Anesthesia Assistant

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 3
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital & Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Surgical Program, Anesthesia
Reports to: Manager, Anesthesia Clinical Services
Salary Range: $47.90 to $59.87 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Weekdays and Weekends; 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Position Summary
Working under the direction of an Anesthesiologist the Anesthesia Assistant provides and/or assists with all aspects of the anesthetic care of the surgical and non-surgical patient by the authority of medical directives, best practice protocols and policies, and written or verbal orders. Anesthesia Assistants are integral members of the Operating Room (OR) and Peri-Operative/Post-Operative teams.
Duties
Participate in the care of surgical patients during general, regional or local anesthesia
Provide Anesthetic Support for the Operating Room, Peri-Operative & Post-Operative Units
Coordinate patient treatment plan(s) with multi-disciplinary team(s)
Institute/maintain Anesthesia Care Plan and/or provide anesthesia support, including but not limited to administering anesthetic gases and medications
Perform activities such as the provision of conscious sedation; responsible for insertion and management of intravenous and arterial lines
Constant assessment and evaluative monitoring of the depth of anesthesia, all under the supervision of the Anesthesiologist, and with the use of medical directives or orders, as applicable
Assists with anesthesia crisis management, as required
Provides coaching/training/simulations to multi-disciplinary teams
Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy or Nursing Program and registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario or College of Nurses of Ontario
Completion or enrollment in the Michener Institute Anesthesia Assistant Program or equivalent
Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) designation, or in process of acquiring
Previous experience in critical care or operating rooms as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registered Nurse
Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (A.C.L.S.) program, or in process of acquiring
Ability to perform without direct supervision
Effective communication skills
Commitment to personal and professional development

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No