Anesthesia Assistant

Interior Health; Vernon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Vernon is hiring an Anesthesia Assistant to support Anesthesiologists in patient preparation and management during anesthesia. The ideal candidate will have expertise in anesthesia procedures and patient care, with strong skills in monitoring vital signs. This permanent 0.50 FTE position offers competitive salary and various employee benefits, ensuring a supportive and stable work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Moving expenses reimbursement

Paid education and development opportunities

Vacation starting at 4 weeks

Employer-paid benefits

Qualifications

• Detailed-oriented and team-focused individual.
• Strong understanding of anesthesia equipment, patient care, and emergency response protocols.
• Proficiency in monitoring vital signs during anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Assist Anesthesiologists with patient preparation and anesthesia processes.
• Prepare, test, and maintain anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Perform diagnostic tests and assist with sedation and anesthesia in various settings.

Skills

Expertise in anesthesia procedures

Patient care

Monitoring vital signs

Airway management

IV medication administration

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

We are hiring for an Anesthesia Assistant for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Operating Room. This is a permanent 0.50fte position and shift times are 07:30 to 15:30. Join our welcoming team and make an impact in assisting Anesthesiologists with patient preparation, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery.

What We Offer

We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible moving expenses
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid benefits and services for you, and your eligible dependents
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role

About The Position

We are seeking a detailed-oriented, team-focused Anesthesia Assistant (AA) with expertise in anesthesia procedures and patient care to join the 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 a variety of procedures. The role requires a strong understanding of anesthesia equipment, patient care, and emergency response protocols. Additionally, the position demands proficiency in monitoring vital signs, ensuring the safe and efficient management of patients through all stages of anesthesia.

About Us

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.

About this location

The thriving city of Vernon is home to approx. 40,000 residents, situated at the northern end of the sunny Okanagan Valley within a short drive to Kelowna International Airport and UBC Okanagan. The city is home to a diverse arts community and boasts major amenities within close proximity to three stunning lakes and Silver Star Mountain Resort.