Support anesthesia care as an Anesthesia Assistant with airway management and respiratory therapy across Oak Valley Health's perioperative settings. This expanded role works under Anesthesiologist supervision.
You will provide clinical and technical support for patients in operating rooms, Labour and Delivery, MRI, and outpatient procedure areas. The role includes anesthetic care, sedation, monitoring, interventions, and respiratory therapy. Care follows professional standards, hospital policies, medical directives, and physician orders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess patients and initiate anesthesia-related interventions
- Support general, regional, and local anesthesia care
- Manage airways and provide manual ventilation
- Insert and maintain intravenous and arterial access
- Provide PACU respiratory therapy and ventilator management
Requirements:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist with CRTO registration
- Advanced Anesthesia Assistant Certificate Program completion
- Current BCLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications
- Two years of Critical Care or Operating Room experience
- Minimum three years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bring anesthesia support, airway management, respiratory therapy, and critical thinking to Oak Valley Health's collaborative perioperative care team.
Anesthesia Assistant Respiratory Therapist in Markham employer: Oak Valley Health
Oak Valley Health is an outstanding employer that prioritizes the well-being of its staff and the communities it serves. With a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and leadership development. Located in Ontario, this community healthcare organization offers unique opportunities to shape the future of patient care while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional health services.
