DEPARTMENT: Anesthesia Services

BARGAINING UNIT: MSP

JOB TYPE: Temporary full-time

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will assist the anesthesiologist in the assessment and treatment of the patient as well as in patient education. This person will be responsible for assisting with the set-up and management of ventilation, maintenance of vital functions, invasive and non-invasive monitoring and respiratory assistance in the operating room or any other location in the facility where anesthesia services may be required. The successful candidate must be able to report to work within 20 minutes when on stand-by and call-back duty. This person will also carry out all other related duties, as per the needs of the department.

Requirements

• Degree from a recognized program for anesthesia assistants or completion of degree after starting the position;
• Registered with the New Brunswick Association of Respiratory Therapists;
• Certificat in BLS (Basic Life Support) and maintin the certification;
• Proven skills in developing a treatment and therapy plan in collaboration with the patient, their loved ones and the interdisciplinary team;
• Proven ability to organize and manage assigned workload;
• Proven ability to fulfill their role in a changing work environment;
• Proven skills in communication and interpersonal relations with the care team;
• Practical computer skills;
• Strong interest furthering own knowledge;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalit̩ Health Network.
• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted. Keywords : Respiratory therapist, Anesthesia assistant