DESCRIPTION:

As an Anesthesia Assistant, you will work under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists (specialist physicians) and as part of the anesthesia care team to design and implement anesthesia care plans. You will use your knowledge, clinical inquiry, and assessment skills to guide complex clinical decisions in time-sensitive situations.
Acute Care Alberta: N
Primary Care Alberta: N
Recovery Alberta: N
Classification: Anesthesia Assistant
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Anesthesia Care Team
Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Multisite

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of an accredited post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant Program. Active registration with the applicable regulatory body. Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) membership with Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) designation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Anesthesia Assistant’s (AA) have completed an accredited post graduate program and have experience and expertise in anesthesia areas of specialty including pediatrics, cardiovascular, neurology, etc. Eligible for Anesthesia Assistant membership with the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (CAS). Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Preference for candidates with experience doing general anesthesia maintenance, neuraxial anesthesia maintenance, MAC, endoscopy, pre-anesthesia clinic, and/or catheter/interventional lab.
Two years recent, related operating room or critical care experience with certifications in intubation, arterial line insertion and autologous transfusion. Experience in a minimum of 3 of the following services: General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Oral Maxillofacial, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Plastics, Spine, Thoracic, Trauma, Urology, Vascular and Women’s Health. The incumbent must possess excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, have a positive attitude, initiative, and be highly motivated with the ability to work independently and under supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference for candidates with experience doing general anesthesia maintenance, neuraxial anesthesia maintenance, monitored anesthesia care, endoscopy, pre-anesthesia clinic, cardiac/catheter lab, and interventional radiology. Leadership and academic experience are valued. Applicants with expertise in Connect Care and experience with interprofessional teams are preferred.

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