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Anesthesia Assistant

Interior Health Authority

Trail

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a detail-oriented Anesthesia Assistant for Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. You will assist Anesthesiologists with patient preparation and monitoring during surgeries, ensuring the safe management of patients through anesthesia stages. This role offers a chance to work in a full-service hospital with a focus on patient care and work-life balance, amidst beautiful outdoor activities.

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

  • Detail-oriented, team-focused individual.
  • Strong understanding of anesthesia procedures.
  • Proficiency in monitoring patient responses.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Anesthesiologists with patient preparation.
  • Maintain and test anesthesia equipment.
  • Monitor patients during surgical procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia procedures expertise
Patient care
Emergency response protocols
Monitoring vital signs

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Joining us at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH), you’ll have a crucial role in assisting Anesthesiologists with patient preparation, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery.

This position may be eligible for a 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

We are seeking a detail-oriented, team-focused Anesthesia Assistant (AA) with expertise in anesthesia procedures and patient care to join the KBRH surgical team. This position involves preparing, testing, and maintaining anesthesia equipment and supplies, as well as performing a range of invasive and non-invasive procedures.

The AA will assist with airway management, IV medication administration, and patient monitoring during surgical procedures. Key responsibilities include performing diagnostic tests, assisting with sedation and anesthesia in various settings, and supporting anesthesia providers in procedures such as fiber-optic intubation and pacemaker support.

The role requires a strong understanding of anesthesia equipment, patient care, and emergency response protocols. Additionally, proficiency in monitoring vital signs and ensuring the safe and efficient management of patients through all stages of anesthesia is essential.

Workdays are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 09:30 to 17:30 hours.

About Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital

A full-service, acute-care hospital offering comprehensive medical services to residents and visitors of the Trail, Kootenay, and Boundary areas. The hospital serves a large geographic region, including small communities and remote areas, making it an essential healthcare hub for the region. Surgical services include General, Orthopedic, OB/Gyn, ENT, Plastics, Urology, and Ophthalmology. The Labour Analgesia service provides for approximately 300 deliveries per year, with an epidural rate of 15%. Anesthesia Consultation Clinic and Acute Pain Management are in place.

About us

At Interior Health, we’re proud to be one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work. We promote well-being and work-life balance, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everyone in our region.

Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and lakeside living—your work-life balance has never looked this good.

Connect with our Recruiter for further information: Careers@interiorhealth.ca

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