Anesthesia Assistant

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS AN ANESTHESIA ASSISTANT WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

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

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.
  Closing Statement:
  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 the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Please refer the Job description for details