Anesthesia Assistant - Casual - Markham Site

Land Acknowledgement
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.
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Who You Are

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What We Are Looking For
This role is an expanded role of a Registered Respiratory Therapist and requires completion of an accredited Anesthesia Assistant program. Your goal in this position is to provide clinical and technical support and respiratory therapy to patients in perioperative areas, Labour and Delivery, MRI, Outpatient Procedure Suites and other related areas where anesthesia may be involved, under the direct supervision of an Anesthesiologist. You will provide quality services in accordance with professional standards, hospital policies, and operate under medical directives or direct physician orders. This position will be team based, working collaboratively to meet the needs of patients.
On a Practical Level, You Will

• Provides various supervised general anesthetic care for patients in various perioperative settings
• Participate in the transfer and transportation of ventilated and monitored patients
• Provides after hours support in various perioperative settings
• Participate in the anesthetic care of surgical patients undergoing general, regional, and local anesthesia Provide Anesthesia Assistant support to all Operating Room and related services where anesthesia may be involved including PACU, Block Room, OPS, Interventional Radiology, Labour and Delivery Unit, etc.
• Provide respiratory therapy services for patients in PACU (i.e., Ventilator and Airway Management, Hi-flow oxygen therapy, specialty inhalation therapy)
• Proficiency in airway management and manual ventilation with and without an established advanced airway
• Provides anesthetic sedation care for ambulatory outpatient procedures
• Perform clinical and technical duties in accordance to professional standards, hospital policies, medical directives and physician orders
• Practices in accordance with the standards of practice and guidelines as outlined by the Canadian Anesthesiologists Society (CAS)
• Participates in teaching of students during their OR clinical rotation
• Demonstrate proficiency in intravenous and arterial line insertion and is responsible for establishing and maintaining IV/arterial access and administration of anesthesia care related medications
• Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Anesthesiologist, perform assessments, monitor, and initiate interventions required to maintain anesthesia, hemodynamic stability and hemostasis
• Provide assistance with the 3 stages of Anesthesia, Induction, Maintenance and Emergence Periods
• Provides appropriate monitoring, interventions and clinical management commensurate with accepted certification and scope of practice
• Demonstrates clinical expertise and critical thinking to formulate appropriate care plan throughout perioperative anesthetic care
• Participate in other technical support as directed by the Anesthesiologist.

What You Bring To Oak Valley Health

• Knowledge of CRTO standards of practice and a clear understanding of the application of the RHPA legislation
• Successful completion of an Advanced Anesthesia Assistant Certificate Program required
• Minimum of 3 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Current BCLS, ACLS, NRP certification (PALS an asset)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist registered in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) (Membership with Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario an asset) or College of Nurses of Ontario required
• 2 years of Critical Care or Operating Room experience
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in an Anesthesia Assistant role preferred

Work Schedule
Successful applicants should be available to work days, evenings, and weekends 7.5 hours, Monday through Sunday and holidays. Please note schedule may change due to operational needs *No night shifts*
Compensation
Band G: $42.84 - $52.61 per hour
Who We Are
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?
COVID Statement
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Oak Valley Health Diversity Statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
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