Alberta Health Services
Ensuring the safety of patients under anesthesia
Anesthesia assistants play a vital role in the healthcare team by helping the operating room run efficiently and contributing to successful surgical outcomes. Using expert knowledge, clinical inquiry, and assessment skills to guide complex clinical decisions in time-sensitive situations, anesthesia assistants work under the supervision of licensed anesthesiologists to ensure patient safety before, during, and after procedures requiring anesthesia. Qualifications:
Accredited post-graduate anesthesia assistant program Develop, implement, and evaluate anesthesia care plans Ensure accurate and complete records of care provided Assist in preparing the anesthesia workspace, including equipment setup Administer and monitor medical interventions and equipment Monitor the patient’s vital signs Administer life-saving measures during emergencies Provide post-operative care and support in recovery Make a Difference
Provide vital support to anesthesiologists Enhance the efficiency and smoothness of surgical procedures Ensure patient comfort and safety Administer lifesaving measures in case of anesthesia-related incidents Educate patients and families about anesthesia and post-operative care Collaborate with the operating room team, including anesthesiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners Facilitate communication with surgeons, surgical teams, and anesthesiologists Adopt a patient-focused care approach involving patients, families, and caregivers No endorsement of any products or services is expressed or implied. Our work respects the rights of Indigenous peoples, taking place on traditional lands including Treaty 6, Treaty 7, and Treaty 8 territories, as well as the homeland of the Métis Nation of Alberta and Métis Settlements. We acknowledge the many Indigenous communities in urban centers across Alberta.
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Anesthesia assistants play a vital role in the healthcare team by helping the operating room run efficiently and contributing to successful surgical outcomes. Using expert knowledge, clinical inquiry, and assessment skills to guide complex clinical decisions in time-sensitive situations, anesthesia assistants work under the supervision of licensed anesthesiologists to ensure patient safety before, during, and after procedures requiring anesthesia. Qualifications:
Accredited post-graduate anesthesia assistant program Develop, implement, and evaluate anesthesia care plans Ensure accurate and complete records of care provided Assist in preparing the anesthesia workspace, including equipment setup Administer and monitor medical interventions and equipment Monitor the patient’s vital signs Administer life-saving measures during emergencies Provide post-operative care and support in recovery Make a Difference
Provide vital support to anesthesiologists Enhance the efficiency and smoothness of surgical procedures Ensure patient comfort and safety Administer lifesaving measures in case of anesthesia-related incidents Educate patients and families about anesthesia and post-operative care Collaborate with the operating room team, including anesthesiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners Facilitate communication with surgeons, surgical teams, and anesthesiologists Adopt a patient-focused care approach involving patients, families, and caregivers No endorsement of any products or services is expressed or implied. Our work respects the rights of Indigenous peoples, taking place on traditional lands including Treaty 6, Treaty 7, and Treaty 8 territories, as well as the homeland of the Métis Nation of Alberta and Métis Settlements. We acknowledge the many Indigenous communities in urban centers across Alberta.
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