Anesthesia Assistant

Job description

Description JOB SUMMARY: Practices within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization. Provides technical support and clinical assistance with induction, maintenance and recovery phases of anesthesia by working both under the direct clinical supervision of the Anesthesiologist and as a member of an integrated surgical team. Assists the Anesthesiologist in developing and implementing the anesthesia care plan and monitors physiological responses of patients to the induction of anesthesia during surgery. Ensures effective and safe patient care. Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practice approach in anesthesiology assistant practice. Operates, prepares and maintains anaesthesiology equipment. Maintains and advances own clinical competence. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health. QUALIFICATIONS...