Anesthesia Assistant (Northern Health)

Position Summary

• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position **

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Anesthesia Assistant looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our OR Support department.

Reporting to the Program Lead, the Staff Anesthesia Assistant practices in accordance with the standards of practice and guidelines as outlined by the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS) as well as within a client and family centred care model and the vision and values of the organization. Provides technical support and clinical assistance with induction, maintenance, and recovery phases of anesthesia by working both under the clinical direction of the Anesthesiologist and as a member of an integrated surgical team. Assists the Anesthesiologist in developing and implementing the anesthesia care plan and monitors physiological responses of patients to the induction of anesthesia during surgery. Ensures effective and safe patient care. Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practice approach in anesthesiology assistant practice. Operates, prepares, and maintains anesthesiology equipment. Maintains and advances own clinical competence. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 07:00 to 15:00

New Wage: As of April 1, 2023, the new wage is: $41.04 - $51.27/hour

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest acute care facility (268 beds) in Northern Health and is the hub for specialized health services. It is a full service hospital and home to a new cancer centre for Northern BC, including a wide range of cancer treatments. Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia. UHNBC is also a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all of the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Employee referral program
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Qualfications

• Completion of an accredited post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant Program.
• Recent certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Eligibility for registration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and/or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS).
• Certain site-specific requirements may include upon hire, the successful completion of ACLS, NRP or PALS.
• Three (3) years' recent, related clinical care experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

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

Who We Are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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