Job opportunity
Anesthesia Assistant at Island Health
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Join Island Health as an Anesthesia Assistant, providing crucial clinical support in anesthesia phases. This casual position offers an hourly rate between $44.85 and $56.02.
As an Anesthesia Assistant, you will be integrated into a surgical team, reporting directly to the Manager and working under an anesthesiologist's supervision. Utilizing your training from a recognized Respiratory Therapy school and completing an accredited Anesthetic Assistant Program, you will apply current anesthesia practices according to the Canadian Anesthesiologists Society (CAS) guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide technical support during anesthesia induction and recovery
• Operate medical equipment relevant to anesthesia procedures
• Assess patient responses to anesthesia care
• Collaborate with surgical teams for patient safety
• Maintain knowledge of CAS clinical practice standards
Requirements:
• Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy school
• Completion of accredited Anesthetic Assistant Program
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Eligible for CAS membership
• Strong decision-making and communication skills
Utilize your anesthesia skills in a challenging, rewarding role with Island Health's surgical team.
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Apply on source site As an Anesthesia Assistant, you will be integrated into a surgical team, reporting directly to the Manager and working under an anesthesiologist's supervision. Utilizing your training from a recognized Respiratory Therapy school and completing an accredited Anesthetic Assistant Program, you will apply current anesthesia practices according to the Canadian Anesthesiologists Society (CAS) guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide technical support during anesthesia induction and recovery
• Operate medical equipment relevant to anesthesia procedures
• Assess patient responses to anesthesia care
• Collaborate with surgical teams for patient safety
• Maintain knowledge of CAS clinical practice standards
Requirements:
• Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy school
• Completion of accredited Anesthetic Assistant Program
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Eligible for CAS membership
• Strong decision-making and communication skills
Utilize your anesthesia skills in a challenging, rewarding role with Island Health's surgical team.
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