Anesthesia Assistant

Employer

Alberta Health Services

Languages

English

Education

Master's degree

Work setting

• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Tasks

• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team
• Coordinate patient care
• Evaluate patient care and progress
• Examine patients to assess general physical condition
• Implement an interdisciplinary plan of care
• Interpret medical test results
• Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests
• Participate in home care programs for chronic respiratory patients
• Perform Holter/loop event scanning to produce an interpreted report for the physician
• Perform diagnostic tests
• Perform or assist with interventions such as airway maintenance, line insertions, inductions and intubations
• Perform pacemaker checks
• Plan patient care
• Provide patient and family education
• Train technicians, assistants, students or interns
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment to administer treatments
• Ensure infection control
• Monitor vital signs during cardiopulmonary surgery
• Perform artificial respiration and external cardiac massage
• Advise patients on health care
• Examine patients and take their medical histories and consult with physicians and other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
• Conduct patient interviews, physical assessments and take medical histories
• Perform and assist in routine surgery
• Provide health maintenance education
• Determine patients' blood characteristics
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
• Prepare medications and administer inhaler and other treatments under supervision of cardiologist
• Provide information and care for patients during tests
• Assist with transport of high-risk patients

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Respiratory therapist specialization

• Anesthesia
• Critical care
• Pediatrics
• Cardiopulmonary diagnostics
• Pulmonary function

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Basic security clearance
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Government programs

Recognized employer

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program