Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

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.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

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 5th 2026. 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 12 months, VCH will seek to recover the cost of the program.