St. Joseph's Hospital continues to expand the role of the Charge Technologist (Anesthesia Assistant) within clinical settings performing procedures outside the Operating Room. The Charge Technologist (Anesthesia Assistant) is a member of the inter-professional team that works under the direction of an anesthesiologist in patient care areas such as Endoscopy, Cataract Suite and Mental Health to develop and implement the anesthesia plan of care.
Primary responsibilities include assessment of the patient and obtain a preoperative health history, perform various interventions such as the insertion of intravenous catheters, airway management, provision of procedural sedation, administration of anesthetic gases and medications, insertion and management of invasive lines, physiologic monitoring of the stable patient under general anesthetic with the supervision of the Anesthesiologist and under the authority of medical directives.
Essential Qualifications
Graduate of the Anesthesia Assistant Advanced Level Certificate program
Valid registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
Minimum 1 year experience in the Anesthesia Assistant role
Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (A.C.L.S.) certification
Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
Skilled in current Respiratory Therapy techniques
Experience with anesthetic delivery units and anesthesiology instrumentation
Demonstrated skill in respiratory assessment and patient education
Demonstrated proficiency in computer programs (ie. PowerChart, Infomed)
Superior organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
Demonstrated strong problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
Effective conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in French would be an asset
Current membership with the Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario and/or the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and/or the Ontario Respiratory Care Society
Holds a CCAA (Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant) through the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
Teaching and Research
St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties
Immunization Requirements
Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing
Posting date:
September 23, 2025
Submission deadline:
September 29, 2025
Michelle Robertson, Human Resources
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