Associate Surgical Physician - Anesthesia

Overview

Full Time Clinical Anesthesia Assistants work under the direction of the Anesthesiologist to provide assistance in the pre-assessment, induction, maintenance and recovery phases of anaesthesia, including observing physiological responses of patients during surgery. The role supports multiple operating rooms with capacity for expansion, after-hours call, acute pain service and pre-admission clinics at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, Grande Prairie, Northern Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Have comprehensive knowledge of current anesthesia assistant theory and practice.
• Document procedures performed on patients by Clinical Anesthetic Assistant.
• Participate on clinical committees, anesthesiology research and special projects.
• Maintain, operate and calibrate anesthesiology and monitoring equipment for regular use including anesthetic machines, breathing circuits, ventilators, scavenging devices, intubation equipment...