Anesthesia Assistant

Interior Health; Penticton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a detailed-oriented Anesthesia Assistant to join the surgical team at Penticton Regional Hospital. The role includes preparing anesthesia equipment, assisting anesthesiologists, and providing patient care. Candidates should have an accredited diploma in Anesthesia Assistance and certifications in CPR and ACLS. This position promotes work-life balance and offers relocation assistance.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant diploma program.
• Current certified clinical anesthesia assistant (CCAA).
• Registered or associate member in good standing with the CSRT.
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Anesthesia Society and BC Society of Anesthesia Assistants.
• Current certificates in CPR, ACLS, and NRP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain anesthesia equipment.
• Assist with anesthesia induction and patient monitoring.
• Perform clinical and technical duties such as invasive procedures.
• Contribute to quality assurance and staff education.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Patient monitoring

Technical duties

Education

Accredited post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant diploma

Tools

CPR certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a detailed-oriented, team-focused Anesthesia Assistant (AA) with expertise in anesthesia procedures and patient care to join the Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) surgical team.

At PRH you’ll join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive and innovative environment. The Anesthesia Assistant holds a vital role supporting Anesthesiologists by preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment, assisting with anesthesia induction, patient monitoring and airway management during all phases of anesthesia, and performing clinical and technical duties such as invasive procedures, medication administration, and peri-operative patient care. You’ll work in a collaborative environment utilizing advanced technologies and contribute to quality assurance, equipment maintenance, and staff education—all while providing critical support in a dynamic surgical setting to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Days of work are Monday to Friday where schedule is 06:30 to 14:30 and/or 10:00 to 16:00.

This position may be eligible for relocation allowance.

What we offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

About Penticton Regional Hospital

| Offers comprehensive surgical services, providing a full spectrum of care to the South Okanagan and Similkameen regions. The hospital's surgical facilities include five operating rooms, three minor procedure rooms, two endoscopy rooms, a cystoscopy room, and a specialized room for PICC line and urodynamic procedures. As a regional referral centre, PRH collaborates closely with specialists in orthopedics, urology, general surgery, and other disciplines, offering a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment for surgical professionals. The recent expansion, including the David E. Kampe Tower, has enhanced the hospital's capacity and modernized its infrastructure, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality surgical care.

About us

At Interior Health, we’re proud to be a Canada’s Top 100 Employer. We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region. From hiking to skiing to lakeside living, your work-life balance has never looked this good.

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Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant diploma program.
• Current certified clinical anesthesia assistant (CCAA).
• Registered or associate member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapy (CSRT).
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Anesthesia Society (CAS), eligible for membership in the BC Society of Anesthesia Assistants (BCSAA).
• Current certificates in CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).