Anesthesia Assistant, Perioperative Services, Operating Room – Permanent Full-Time (1.0)

The Anesthesia Assistant possesses a variety of clinical and technical skills which supports the physicians in the delivery of anesthetic care and sedation needs within the hospital.

• →Work within the Anesthesia Care Team to provide anesthesia and sedation for CHEO patients.
• →Prepare, maintain equipment and provide technical support  for anesthetic care;
• →Set up intravenous lines, invasive monitoring sets, and anesthetic medications.
• →Performs activities such as the provision of conscious sedation, administration of anesthetic gases and medications, insertion and management of arterial lines and assessment of depth of anesthesia under the supervision of the Anesthesiologist and under the authority of medical directives
• →Assist with the induction of anesthesia, placement of monitors, intravenous cannulation, arterial and central venous line insertion, drug administration, airway management, intubation, laryngeal mask airway placement, and positioning of the patient.
• →Assist with the monitoring of the patient during anesthesia and recovery; drug administration; interpret parameters and respond appropriately; draw blood specimens as required.
• →Assist with the cardiac surgery and cardiac catheterization cases including preparation of vasoactive medications and provision of nitric oxide.
• →Administer blood and blood products as required.
• →Facilitate the transport needs for patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures at CHEO and off site.
• →Assist with specialized anesthetic techniques and difficult cases.  (e.g., epidural insertion, spinal anesthetics for premature infants, anticipated difficult airways and other emergencies).
• →Set up and monitor blood scavenging system for major surgery involving significant blood loss.
• →Participate in Quality Management and Research initiatives
• →Participate in the education of students and residents
• →Participate in a rotation of shifts and call,
• →Other duties as required

• Clinical Anesthesia Assistant Certification required, or ability to obtain certification within two years from date of hire (Essential)
• A minimum one-year experience as an Anesthesia Assistant preferred.  Relevant experience and equivalencies may be considered (Preferred)
• Pediatric critical care experience (Preferred)
• Member of the College of Respiratory Therapy or the College of Nurses of Ontario (Essential)
• Current BCLS certification (Essential)
• Current CPR Certification (Essential)  
• Member in good standing with CRTO (essential)
• Member in good standing with CSRT (preferred)
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and collaborative practice skills (Essential)
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education, including independent learning (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.