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Alberta Health Services

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Lethbridge
  • 3d left

AI generated summary

  • You must have an accredited Anesthesia Assistant diploma, CSRT membership with CCAA, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and two years of recent OR experience. CRTA registration and CAS membership eligibility are needed.
  • You will support anesthesia procedures, administer medications and gases, perform monitoring and ventilation management, assist in nerve blocks, and communicate effectively with the surgical team.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Member in good standing or eligible for registration with College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
  • Eligible for Anesthesia Assistant membership with the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (CAS).
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • Two (2) years of recent, related operating room experience including experience managing regional and general anesthesia.
  • Three (3) or more years of recent experience as an Anesthesia Assistant is an asset.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Manager or designate, under the clinical supervision & direction of the anesthesiologist, the Anesthesia Assistant functions as a member of an integrated surgical team by providing technical support & clinical assistance with all phases of anesthesia.
  • The AA will administer medical gases, medications, blood, or blood products, & crystalloid or colloid solutions.
  • Perform &/or initiate various invasive/ non-invasive monitoring techniques and blood tests, interpret results, evaluate patient’s response to interventions, & adjust parameters accordingly.
  • Assist with nerve block placement & assessment.
  • Perform mechanical ventilation management & internal transport of ventilated &/or anesthetized patients.
  • Communicate effectively & in coordination with the surgeon, surgical team, and anesthesiologist.
  • Perform crisis management by recognizing a critical event, notifying supervising anesthesiologist, initiate supportive or corrective actions.
  • Participate in education or orientation of medical personnel, staff, & students.

FAQs

What is the location of the Anesthesia Assistant position?

The Anesthesia Assistant position is located at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

The required qualifications include successful completion of an accredited post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant Program, active registration with the applicable regulatory body, and membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) with Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) designation.

Is previous experience required for this role?

Yes, two (2) years of recent, related operating room experience, including experience managing regional and general anesthesia, is required.

What is the salary range for the Anesthesia Assistant position?

The minimum salary is $42.44, and the maximum salary is $55.01.

Are there any additional certifications required for this position?

Yes, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, and eligibility for Anesthesia Assistant membership with the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (CAS) are required.

What does the work schedule look like?

The position involves shifts of 7.75 or 11.08 hours, with a shift pattern that includes days and evenings, and days off as per rotation.

Is relocation assistance available for this position?

Yes, relocation assistance may be available if eligible.

What are the preferred qualifications for this position?

Preferred qualifications include three (3) or more years of recent experience as an Anesthesia Assistant and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

When will the position start?

The position is available starting from January 3, 2025.

Can I work part-time in this role?

The position is for regular full-time employment, so part-time work is not available.

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