Summary Anesthesia Assistant in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region
Find key facts and figures about working as an anesthesia assistant. The following information is applicable to all Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists (NOC 32103).
Description
Respiratory therapists assist physicians in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. Clinical perfusionists provide technical support to patients undergoing cardiac surgery and patients requiring cardio-respiratory support. Cardiopulmonary technologists assist physicians in the technical aspects of diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. Respiratory therapists are employed in hospitals, extended care facilities, public health centres, sleep, private or dental clinics and respiratory home care companies. Clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists are primarily employed in hospitals. Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists who are supervisors or instructors
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$41.63/hour
Median wage in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
1 job
advertised in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region
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Competencies
- Monitoring
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Operation and Control
- Coordinating
- Instructing
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