Anesthesia Assistant - Casual

Interior Health; Kamloops; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Interior Health in Kamloops is hiring Casual Anesthesia Assistants for the Royal Inland Hospital Operating Room. The AA will prep, test, and maintain anesthesia equipment, assist with airway management, IV medications, and patient monitoring during surgical procedures.

Join a team focused on safety and quality, with opportunities to support anesthesia providers across a range of procedures and settings, while contributing to patient care and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant diploma program.
• Current Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA).
• Registered or associate member with the CSRT; eligible for CAS/BCSAA memberships; CPR/ACLS/NRP certificates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, test and maintain anesthesia equipment and supplies.
• Assist with airway management and IV medication administration.
• Monitor patients during surgical procedures and respond to emergencies.
• Support anesthesia providers across a range of procedures and settings.

Skills

Anesthesia procedures

Airway management

Patient monitoring

Equipment testing and maintenance

Education

Post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant diploma

Job description

Position Summary

We are hiring a Casual Anesthesia Assistants for the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Operating Room.

What we offer:

We provide a comprehensive, competitive, and people focused employment package, emphasizing wellness, growth, work-life balance, and long-term stability.

About the position:

We are seeking detailed-oriented, team-focused Anesthesia Assistants (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.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C's Top Employers! Join our welcoming surgical team and make an impact in assisting Anesthesiologists with patient preparation, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery.

Qualfications

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).