Anaesthesia Technician

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Anesthesia Technician at Nova Scotia Health provides perioperative technical support, ensuring safe operation and checkout of anesthesia equipment. You will work in the operating room environment across the Victoria General Hospital and Halifax Infirmary sites, with shift work including weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities include assisting anesthesiologists with supplies and monitoring equipment, and supporting sterile procedures while maintaining patient safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate/diploma in Anesthesia Technology required.
• BLS-C (HCP) certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical professionals essential.
• Capable of responding to emergency situations during stressful procedures.
• Reliable, self-starter capable of independent action.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, operate and check out anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Provide technical assistance to anesthesiologists with monitoring equipment.
• Assist during sterile procedures and pass supplies into the sterile field.

Skills

Communication

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Anesthesia Technology

BLS-C (HCP) Certification

Job description

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Req ID: 229110
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ PERI Anaesthesia Admin
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 19-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

The Anesthesia Technician is an integral member of the health care team, providing skilled technical assistance perioperatively, while maintaining a safe and aseptic environment through the adherence of safety regulations and standards. This individual is responsible for the preparation, functional operation and check out of all anesthesia equipment and supplies. They are knowledgeable about patient safety and the aspects of its practice in the operating room environment. The Anesthesia Technician will provide services within the Victoria General Hospital and Halifax Infirmary sites within and outside the operating room environment as required. The position requires shift work and services are provided weekdays and weekends.

Additionally, the Anesthesia Technician provides technical assistance to the Anesthesiologists with the application of supplies and monitoring equipment to the patient for all anesthesia procedures, including all hemodynamic monitoring lines, critical care monitors and life support equipment.

Further, the Technician provides a second pair of hands during sterile procedures, adjusting controls and passing supplies into the sterile field, infusing fluids under direct supervision, while maintaining a watchful eye on the anesthesia delivery equipment. This individual is trained to expect the unexpected and react appropriately.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Successful completion of a certificate/diploma program in Anesthesia Technology
• BLS-C (HCP) is required
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical professionals is essential
• Capable of responding to emergency situations providing continuous assistance during stressful procedures
• Reliable, self-starter capable of independent action
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent Full-time Position; 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• Shifts may include days, evenings or on-call coverage

Compensation and Benefits

$31.13 - $35.08Hourly

$36.30 hourly with 25 years of service with the employer

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Please note: This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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