Anesthesia Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health in Victoria, BC is seeking an Anesthesia Assistant to join the surgical team at Victoria General Hospital. The role involves providing technical support during induction, maintenance, and recovery of anesthesia, under anesthesiologist supervision, within a multi-disciplinary setting.

Qualified candidates will have Respiratory Therapy education and a post-graduate Anesthetic Assistant program, with CAS guidelines knowledge and BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Completion of an accredited post-graduate Anesthetic Assistant Program.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current anesthesia theory and practice, and knowledge of the CAS guidelines.
• Eligible for Anesthetic Assistant membership with the CAS.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and clinical assistance with induction, maintenance and recovery phases of anesthesia.
• Work under supervision of anesthesiologist within a surgical team.
• Ensure patient and staff safety and quality improvement.

Skills

Medical equipment use

Physical ability

Clinical assessment

Conflict management

Critical decision making

Teamwork

Independent work

Planning & prioritization

Verbal & written communication

Equipment demonstration

Computer skills

Education

Respiratory Therapy education

Post-graduate Anesthetic Assistant program

Job description

Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

06:30-14:30, 07:00-15:00, 07:30-15:30, 11:00-19:00, 15:00-23:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.85 - $56.02

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Aug. 28 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, under the clinical supervision and direction of the anesthesiologist and in accordance with the standards of practice and guidelines of the Canadian Anesthesiologists Society (CAS), the Anesthesia Assistant functions as a member of an integrated surgical team by providing technical support and clinical assistance with induction, maintenance and recovery phases of anesthesia.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy. Completion of an accredited post-graduate Anesthetic Assistant Program.

Comprehensive knowledge of current anesthesia theory and practice, and knowledge of the Canadian Anesthesiologists Society (CAS) clinical practice guidelines. Eligible for Anesthetic Assistant membership with the CAS.

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability and skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to assess patient responses to care and respond appropriately
• Ability to deal with conflict situations
• Ability to use critical decision making skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to carry out work independently and in collaboration with others
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to demonstrate equipment and procedures
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computers utilizing a variety of software applications