Anesthesia Assistant

At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda. Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery. We currently have an opportunity for a Casual Anesthesia Assistant How Anesthesia Assistant support our teams at Grand River Hospital: Anesthesia Assistant are responsible for the provision of respiratory care as established by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) and the standards of the hospital. Participates in the care of the stable surgical patient during general, regional or local anesthesia under the clinical direction of the Chief of Anesthesia. In additional to providing technical support for the anesthesiologist for complex anesthesia equipment, they administer anesthetic gases and medications, perform conscious sedation, and are responsible for insertion and monitoring of intravenous and arterial lines. Provides constant assessment and evaluative monitoring of the depth of anesthesia all under the direct supervision of the anesthesiologist and with the use of medical directives, as applicable. Also an integral member of the Allied Health team to which there are accountabilities for professional practice, education and research. At Grand River Hospital, the Anesthesia Assistant: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with valid certificate of registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) with no terms limitations or conditions. Completion of (or current enrollment in) an accredited Anesthesia Assistant (AA) Program is required Minimum 3 years critical care experience BCLS, ACLS, and PALS required At Grand River Hospital we support our Team Members with: A thorough onboarding and orientation program Ongoing training and development opportunities Access to our Ongoing Education Fund Career mentorship Wellness programs As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada. APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED. Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process. Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI). Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr