Anaesthesia Technician - Anaesthesia

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

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking an Anesthesia Technician to play an integral role in perioperative care at the Victoria General Hospital and Halifax Infirmary. The position involves preparing and managing anesthesia equipment, supporting anesthesiologists, and working across OR and non-OR areas with shifts including days, evenings, and on-call coverage.

Applicants should have a certificate/diploma in Anesthesia Technology and BLS-C (HCP).

Qualifications

• Certificate/diploma in Anesthesia Technology
• BLS-C (HCP) required
• Effective communication with medical professionals
• Ability to respond to emergencies, maintaining composure
• Reliable, self-starter capable of independent action
• French language skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare, operate and checkout all anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Provide technical assistance to anesthesiologists with monitoring equipment.
• Support sterile procedures by passing supplies and adjusting controls.
• Monitor life support equipment and respond to emergencies as needed.

Job description

• Req ID: 229110
• Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
• Department: OPCZ PERI Anaesthesia Admin
• Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
• Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
• 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

• 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 - $35.08 Hourly

$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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.