Anesthesia Assistant bei Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton Health Sciences · Hamilton, Kanada · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Hamilton
The Anesthesia Assistant works within a collaborative patient and family focused care model across all HHSC sites.
The Anesthesia Care Team is comprised of specially trained health care professionals working collaboratively to optimize patient care and reduce pain and stress associated with surgical or procedural care. As a member of the health care team, the Anesthesia Assistant (AA) works under the direction and immediate availability of the Anesthesiologist, and under the authority of medical directives, to provide consistent clinical expertise to assist in the delivery of anesthetic care to adult and children populations.
Monday to Friday, days/evenings
Potential for weekends and call
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- Completion of a recognized Anesthesia Assistant Advanced Graduate Certificate
- Member in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) or College of Nursing of Ontario (CNO) with no Terms, Limitations or Conditions
- Practice in accordance with the standards of practice and guidelines as outlined by the Canadian Anesthesiologists Society (CAS) and the College of Respiratory Therapy of Ontario (CRTO) or the College of Nursing Ontario (CNO)
- Current certification in BCLS, ACLS & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Current and NRP certification
- Comprehensive knowledge of current anesthesiology principles and practices, as well as agents, equipment, procedures, and techniques for the provision of anesthesia to pediatric patients
- Demonstrated continuous improvement and best practice approach in anesthesiology assistant practice
- Recent clinical experience with pediatric sedation in a tertiary healthcare setting
- Capable of making critical decisions and function with confidence in medical emergencies
- Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem-solving, critical thinking, organization, time management and prioritization
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to constantly changing clinical situation.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and developmental stage of the pediatric population served
- Demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development, acquiring new knowledge and ensuring competency
- Ability to orientate new staff, teach learners, and participate in quality assurance initiatives
- Eligible for membership with the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS)
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Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
- Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
- Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
- Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
- Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
- Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement
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