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The Anesthesia Assistant supports anesthesiologists in delivering safe, high-quality patient care across all phases of anesthesia. Responsibilities include assisting with airway management, invasive procedures, patient monitoring, and operating anesthesia equipment.
Requirements
The position requires strong clinical judgment and technical expertise to work effectively in a fast-paced operating room environment. Candidates should be able to assist with complex procedures and emergency interventions.
Working hours
36 hours per week
Skills
- Airway Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Anesthesia Equipment
- Technical Expertise
- Clinical Judgment
- Emergency Interventions
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Management
- Education
- Teamwork
- Complex Procedures
- Ventilated Patients
- Bronchoscopy
- Fibre-Optic Intubation
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Keywords
- Anesthesia
- Patient Care
- Airway Management
- Invasive Procedures
- Medication
- Monitoring
- Equipment
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory
- Education
- Teamwork
- Emergency
- Ventilation
- Bronchoscopy
- Intubation
- Health Care
- Operating Room
Original job description
We are hiring for a Casual Anesthesia Assistant for the Kelowna General Hospital. Join our welcoming team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!
Days of Work: days and evenings as needed
Shift times/Hours of work: 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00
What We Offer
We are one of B.C.’s top employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
About The Role
The Anesthesia Assistant to support anesthesiologists in the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care across all phases of anesthesia, including induction, maintenance, and recovery. This role combines advanced clinical and technical responsibilities, such as assisting with airway management, invasive procedures, and patient monitoring; preparing and administering medications under direction; and operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting anesthesia equipment. The successful candidate will monitor patient status, support complex procedures (e.g., fibre-optic intubation, bronchoscopy), assist with emergency interventions, and help manage ventilated patients. Additional responsibilities include equipment quality assurance, inventory management, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and providing education to staff. This position requires strong clinical judgment, technical expertise, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based operating room environment.
About Us
We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.
About this location:
Kelowna is a vibrant and fast-growing city that offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy. A wide array of shopping and business, dining options, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches on Okanagan Lake, and world-class winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation!
