Anesthesia Assistant Trainee

Please note that a resume and cover letter is required apply for this training opportunity.

Eligibility for the post-basic training education is prioritized to applicants with at least two years recent acute experience.

Vancouver General Hospital Anesthesia Assistant Trainee Program

Duration of Training: 3 months part-time distance study, 6 months full-time apprenticeship, 3 months orientation.

Full-time apprenticeship begins: Monday January 6th 2025.

Candidates accepting this training opportunity agree to remain with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a regular status Anesthesia Assistant in the area applicable to the education program for which they are hired for at least 12 months subsequent to completing training.

This will ensure that candidates are able to consolidate and apply skills in the specialty area that VCH has supported and funded candidates to complete. In the event that a candidate leaves the area applicable to the education program for which they were hired or VCH in under 18 months, VCH will seek to recover the cost of the program.

Come work as a Anesthesia Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation assistance may be available.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Respiratory Therapists to join our team through our CSRT accredited in-house Anesthesia Assistant training program in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Anesthesia Assistant Trainee with VCH, you will:

• Function as an integral member of the surgical team through provision of technical support and clinical assistance with induction, maintenance and emergence of anesthesia, under clinical supervision and direction of the attending anesthesiologist and in accordance with the standards of practice guidelines of the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society.
• Report to the clinical educator for learning outcomes and schedule of rotation. The education team (supervisor, educator and anesthesiologist) will assess progress of trainee and develop ongoing plan to help trainee meet all learning requirements.
• Provide clinical assistance under the supervision of an attending anesthesiologist. Technical duties will be performed following demonstration from a staff anesthesia assistant and direction from the Clinical Educator and/or Supervisor.

Upon successful completion of the training program, you will be moved into a Regular Full Time Anesthesia Assistant position at Vancouver General Hospital. 

Learn more about Anesthesia Assistants at Vancouver Coastal Health.

Education & Experience

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• One year of critical care experience or two years’ experience in an acute care environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Communicate effectively both written and oral
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Independent organization and prioritization of workload
• Collaborative team member across multiple disciplines
• Extensive practical knowledge related to site specific technical equipment
• Able to apply critical thinking in conflict or crisis situations
  
  

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.

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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

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.