Anaesthesia Assistant - Anaesthesia Support - Surgical Services

The Anaesthesia Assistant (AA) works closely with anesthesiologists as an integral member of the anesthesia care team to provide clinical and technical support to the operating room, peri-operative/post-operative, labour and delivery and all other areas where anesthesia are involved. The AA is also an integral member of the allied health team to which there are accountabilities for professional practice, education and research. Osler is seeking highly motivated individuals with the desire and flexibility to meet the requirements of evolving and expanding roles and responsibilities, as part of the anesthesia care team.

Accountabilities:

• Administer anesthetic gases and medications
• Perform activities such as the provision of conscious sedation
• Monitoring stable patients under general anesthesia
• Assisting with regional and neuraxial procedures, airway management, insertion and management of intravenous and arterial lines
• Provide constant assessment and evaluative monitoring of the depth of anesthesia all under the direct supervision of the anesthesiologist and with the use of medical directives, as applicable