| Job ID: | #5187 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Ontario Anesthesia Assistant |
| Location: | Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada |
| Category: | Operating Room |
| Estimated Pay: | $112931/year to $132860/year CAD |
| Work location: | On-Site |
| Job type: | Independent Contractor |
| Experience required: | 1 year |
| Minimun Education: | Bachelor |
Anesthesia Assistant
Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Arrangement: On-site
Salary: $112,931 to $132,860 per year
Travel: None required
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Anesthesia Assistant to join its growing surgical team in Richmond Hill. Working closely with Anesthesiologists and other clinical professionals, you will support patients receiving general, regional and local anesthesia, as well as procedural sedation.
This position is ideal for a clinically confident professional who values patient safety, teamwork and evidence-based care. You will work across operating and procedure rooms, assisting with patient assessments, monitoring, advanced airway management and anesthesia-related interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide anesthesia assistance in operating rooms and procedural areas
- Assist Anesthesiologists with patient assessments and anesthesia care
- Prepare, inspect and maintain anesthesia equipment and supplies
- Monitor patients before, during and following anesthesia
- Support advanced airway management and other clinical interventions
- Assist with general, regional and local anesthesia
- Support patients receiving procedural sedation
- Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Follow infection prevention, patient safety and professional practice standards
- Collaborate with Anesthesiologists, nurses, surgeons and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Participate in quality improvement, education and clinical practice initiatives
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences
- Completion of an accredited Anesthesia Assistant education program and clinical practicum
- Minimum of one year of relevant clinical experience
- Perioperative or surgical experience is considered an asset
Registration and Certification
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Advanced airway management education and practical experience
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of anesthesia practices, patient monitoring and airway management
- Sound clinical judgement and the ability to respond calmly in urgent situations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary surgical team
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Ability to manage competing clinical priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Competitive annual salary of $112,931 to $132,860
- Full-time, permanent employment
- No travel requirements
- Opportunity to join a growing surgical program
- Collaborative work with experienced Anesthesiologists and clinical professionals
- Meaningful involvement throughout the perioperative patient journey
- Convenient Richmond Hill location within the Greater Toronto Area
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Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada and meet all applicable Ontario registration requirements.
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