Anesthesia Assistant

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

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: $56 - $64.92 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Weekdays and Weekends; 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: April 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

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.