Anaesthesia Assistant
2 days ago
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour
Job Summary
We are currently looking to fill a Full Time opportunity for a Anaesthesia Assistant at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, BC.
Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:
- Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
- Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
- Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
- Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
- Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
- TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
Additional employee discounts and perks available
*Eligibility based on employment status
Detailed Overview
In accordance with established standards of practice and guidelines, works under the direct clinical supervision of the Anaesthesiologist to provide technical support and clinical assistance in the induction, maintenance and recovery phases of anaesthesia, including monitoring physiological responses of patients during surgery.
Maintains, operates and calibrates anesthesiology, cell-saving and related equipment; maintains measurements and equipment recordings; documents procedures performed on individual patients by Anaesthetic Assistants, maintains records, records and enters data/information into database. As an integrated surgical team member, participates on clinical committees, anaesthesiology research and special projects.
Responsibilities
- Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services under clinical direction of the Anaesthesiologist by assisting with and/or performing duties involving:
- Pre- induction.
- Arterial line catheterization.
- Endotracheal Intubation.
- Central line insertion.
- Autotransfusion (cell saver)
- Pulmonary artery catheter insertion.
- Setting up and assisting with insertion and taping of epidurals.
- Assists in other areas such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), CT (Computed Tomography), Angio, as required.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited post-graduate diploma Anaesthesia Assistant Program.
Graduation from a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy Diploma Program plus three (3) years' recent related clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT), and the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapy (BCSRT).
Current certification in CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
Skills and Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of current anesthesia assistant theory and practice.
- Broad knowledge of Canadian Anesthesiologist's Society clinical practice guidelines for Anesthesia Assistants.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement anesthesia related plans of care.
- Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
- Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized patient care information system.
- Demonstrated skill in the use of related medical equipment and supplies.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Together, we are the heart of health care.
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