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Anesthesia Assistant (Part Time Temp 0.5)

@ Hawkesbury General Hospital Branding

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Hawkesbury, Ontario

Part-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Hawkesbury General Hospital is hiring a part-time temporary Anesthesia Assistant (0.5 FTE, until about January 2028). The role assists anesthesiologists with general anesthesia for adult, pediatric and neonatal surgical patients, monitors anesthetic depth, and may act as a Respiratory Therapist. The current schedule is 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday, with possible evening, night and weekend shifts later.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist anesthesiologists with general anesthesia for surgical patients
  • Administer medications and provide moderate sedation
  • Insert IV lines and manage arterial lines
  • Monitor depth of anesthesia and patient status
  • Operate complex anesthesia equipment, and act as Respiratory Therapist if required

Requirements summary:

  • Respiratory Therapy diploma and General Certificate from CRTO, unconditional
  • Completion of accredited Anesthesia Assistant program
  • Minimum 3 years as a Respiratory Therapist
  • Two years multi-service operating room experience preferred
  • Current WHMIS, BCLS, ACLS, NRP and PALS
  • Effective communication in French and English

Tools & skills

computer interfaced equipment
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-21
Source record updated
2026-10-21

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentAllied health
Experience3+ years
Hours per week20
Scheduleday, evening, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish, French
Licences & certificationsGeneral Certificate, College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario, BCLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyRespiratory Therapy

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Job description

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The Anesthesia Assistant (AA) provides specialized, high quality, patient focused health care services as it relates to adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. The AA assists the Anesthesiologist in the delivery of general anesthesia for elective/emergent surgery patients. In addition to providing technical support to the anesthesiologist for complex anesthesia equipment, the AA administers medications, performs activities such as the provision of moderate (“conscious”) sedation and is responsible for the insertion of intravenous and management of arterial lines. The AA provides constant assessment and evaluative monitoring of the depth of anesthesia using orders and medical directives as applicable. AAs provide direct patient care before, during and after anesthesia to ensure continuity of care and quality. The person will also act as a Respiratory Therapist if required.

TEMPORARY PART-TIME POSITION 0.5 FTE until January 2028 approximately
Current Schedule: 8 hour shifts, from Monday to Friday
Possibility of evenings, nights, and weekends in the future

What we are looking for
• College Diploma as a Respiratory Therapy and current General Certificate from the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario without any terms, conditions or limitations.
• Completion of accredited Anesthesia Assistant Program
• Minimum 3 years working as a Respiratory Therapist
• Two (2) years experience of multi-service operating room experience with the last two (2) years in the role of anesthesia assistant, preferred
• Current WHIMIS, BCLS, ACLS & NRP (mandatory).
• Current PALS mandatory
• Knowledge of current anesthesiology principles and practices, as well as agents, equipment, procedures and techniques for the provision of anesthesia to patients
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to work and focus in highly stressful situations.
• Demonstrated computer skills; ability to operate computer interfaced equipment.
• Customer service orientated approach
• Effective communication in both usual language, French and English.

*To support a fair and inclusive hiring process, this posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applications has been received. We encourage interested candidates to apply early. | An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

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