Anaesthesia Technician II
- Classification: Anaesthesia Technician II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Anesthesia Respiratory Services
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2022
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 10-SEP-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 40
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $39.66
- Maximum Salary: $51.15
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Active or eligible for registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:Duties include the operation and trouble-shooting of all anesthesia and physiological monitoring equipment; operation and trouble-shooting of anesthesia gas machines; assist or perform insertion of invasive monitoring, central lines, intravenous and arterial lines; assist or perform all aspects of airway management; operation of blood salvage and rapid infusion equipment; transport equipment and supplies to support the Out-of-OR anesthesia locations; maintenance of equipment to perform blood sampling for blood gas and electrolyte analysis; support and assist with the regional anesthesia block team. Registered Respiratory Therapist and eligible member of The College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA). Proven organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required. Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision. Ability to work under stressful situations. Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications:Education or work experience in Anesthesia Assistance is preferred. Previous pediatric and intensive care experience is an asset. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Current CPR required, ACLS and PALS is preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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