Anesthesia Assistant
Vancouver Coastal Health
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- Graduation from a recognized Anesthesia Assistant Program plus current certification in ACLS.
- Eligible for membership with the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS).
- Comprehensive knowledge of current anesthesia assistant theory and practice within a client/family centered model.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support and clinical assistance with anesthesia.
- Assist the Anesthesiologist in developing and implementing anesthesia care plans.
- Monitor physiological responses of patients during surgery.
- Ensure effective and safe patient care.
Skills
Education
Job description
The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85/Hr. - CAD $56.02/Hr.
Come work as an Anesthesia Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Vancouver General Hospital! Apply now to join the team!
Practices within the context of a patient/client and family‑centred framework and continuum‑based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization. Provides technical support and clinical assistance with induction, maintenance and recovery phases of anesthesia by working both under the direct clinical supervision of the Anesthesiologist and as a member of an integrated surgical team. Assists the Anesthesiologist in developing and implementing the anesthesia care plan and monitors physiological responses of patients to the induction of anesthesia during surgery. Ensures effective and safe patient care. Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practice approach in anesthesiology assistant practice. Operates, prepares and maintains anaesthesiology equipment. Maintains and advances own clinical competence. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned. This work is framed within VCH's commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti‑Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.
The largest hospital in BC, equipped with 24 Operating Rooms (OR), VGH plays a pivotal role in healthcare. AAs expertise spans specialized areas including Cardiac anesthesia, Thoracic anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia, Orthopedic, ENT, Gynecology, Vascular, General Surgery, Transplant and trauma. Out‑of‑OR services include vital procedures in the Cath lab, Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, MRI, and Bronchoscopy, showcasing a commitment to comprehensive and advanced healthcare.
Education & Experience
- Graduation from a recognized Anesthesia Assistant Program plus current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Eligible for membership with the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of current anesthesia assistant theory and practice within a client/family centered model for care.
- Broad knowledge of the CAS clinical practice guidelines for Anesthesia Assistants.
- Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.
- Demonstrated ability to use departmental and hospital policy and procedure manuals.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with clients and their families, co‑workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of outside agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload prioritises in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
- Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
- Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.
- Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized patient care information system.
- General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths‑based care.
- Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the job.
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for the offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
- Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
- Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.
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