Critical Care Clinical Assistant - Lakeridge Health

Detail:
The Critical Care Clinical Assistant (CCCA) will provide in-hospital medical support for patients in the Critical Care Unit and assessment and treatment of patients requiring critical care consultation in other areas of the hospital. This will include assisting with daily rounds and procedures, and managing patient issues as needed while on call. The CCCA will also respond to in-hospital Code Blue events as the Code Blue team leader.

Shifts:
Shifts are currently available on weeknights, weekend days, and weekend nights. $3,000 for 24h weekend shift (0800h-0800h), $1,200 for day shift (0800h-1700h), $1,800 for overnight shift (1700h-0800h). Weekend shifts can be 24hrs or split day/night shifts depending on CCCA availability.

Supervision:
The CCCA will be supervised by an attending critical care physician at all times, with physical presence during rounds and as needed, and with remote telephone-based support. The CCCA is required to contact the supervising intensivist to review all new admissions and consultations.

Minimum Requirements:
Must be enrolled or entering PGY 3 in Internal Medicine, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery or other relevant resident program with exposure to critically ill patients. Must have completed recent ICU rotations. Completion of ACLS course within past 2 years (or current and valid ACLS instructor status is required).

Additional Requirement:
ACLS

Start Date:
10/12/23

Call:
Requires in-house presence during shifts. Call room provided. Access to scrub suits while on call provided.

Contact:
Dr. Varuna Prakash