Anesthesia Assistant

Come work as a Anesthesia Assistant for Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Anesthesia Assistant (AA) to join the team at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). Apply today to join our team

Relocation assistance may be available for this role. 

The largest hospital in BC, equipped with 24 Operating Rooms (ORs), VGH plays a pivotal role in healthcare. AAs expertise spans specialized areas including cardiac anesthesia, thoracic anesthesia, neuro anesthesia, regional anesthesia, orthopedic, ENT, gynecology, vascular, general surgery, transplant, and trauma. Out-of-OR services include vital procedures in the cath lab, interventional radiology, endoscopy, MRI, and bronchoscopy, showcasing a commitment to comprehensive and advanced healthcare. 

Learn more about AAs at Vancouver Coastal Health

As an Anesthesia Assistant with VCH you will:

• Provide technical support and clinical assistance with induction, maintenance and recovery phases of anesthesia by working both under the direct clinical supervision of the Anesthesiologist and as a member of an integrated surgical team.
• Assist the Anesthesiologist in developing and implementing the anesthesia care plan and monitor physiological responses of patients to the induction of anesthesia during surgery.
• Ensure effective and safe patient care.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practice approach in anesthesiology assistant practice.
• Operate, prepare and maintain anaesthesiology equipment.
• Maintain and advance your own clinical competence.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Graduation from a recognized Anesthesia Assistant Program plus current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS).

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of current anesthesia assistant theory and practice within a client/family centered model for care.
• Broad knowledge of the CAS clinical practice guidelines for Anesthesia Assistants.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to use departmental and hospital policy and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload prioritizes in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized patient care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the job.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.