Anesthesia Assistant, Anaesthesia Tech Services, Bc

3 days ago

Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time

**Anesthesia Assistant,**
**Anaesthesia Tech Services**

BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

Working under the direction of the Department Head of Anesthesia (BCWH) and under the authority of the Birthing Program Manager and the Respiratory Therapy Professional Practice Leader; the Anesthesia Assistant performs clinical and technical duties related to anesthesia assistance such as testing, preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment and supplies, assisting anesthesiologists with induction, maintenance and recovery phases of anesthesia and provides routine and intensive cardio-respiratory care to obstetrical patients as per established standards, policies and procedures.

**What you’ll do**

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- Set up, test, calibrate, operate and monitor equipment for regular use including anesthetic machines, breathing circuits, ventilators, scavenging devices, intubation equipment, fiberoptic bronchoscopes, monitoring equipment, infusion devices and blood gas machines. Assists the anesthesiologist with the trial use and evaluation of new equipment.
- Prepare patients for surgery and perform pre-operative assessments as requested by the anesthesiologist.
- Insert or assist with the insertion of devices such as nasogastric tubes, esophageal stethoscopes, IV’s, intra-arterial lines, PIC lines, Swan Ganz catheters and Central Venous catheters.
- Assist with or perform airway management, including insertion of laryngeal mask airways, intubations, difficult intubations and mask ventilation.
- Assist in the positioning of patients under the direction of the anesthesiologist.
- Adjust the anesthetic (i.e.: ventilation, temperature control devices etc) as directed by the anesthesiologist.
- Administer prescribed pharmacological agents to patients under the direction of the attending anesthesiologist, observing patient for side effects and efficacy of treatment during anesthesia to ensure patient is responding to drugs as prescribed. Assesses patient’s physiologic status during the anesthetic by performing duties such as monitoring vital signs, anesthetic gases and advising the anesthesiologist of the patient’s status.
- Assist at anesthesia emergence by performing duties such as aspirating secretions from the trachea and pharynx, removing LMAs and extubating the patient. Removes monitoring equipment after surgery.

**What you bring**

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Qualifications
- Graduate from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy, plus two years recent Operating Room or Critical Care experience.
- Completion of an accredited post-graduate diploma in Anesthesia Technology.
- Membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT), and the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT).
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program

You will also have:

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with all team members.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

**What we bring**

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, ap

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