Anaesthesia Assistant - Anaesthesia Department

Job summary

The Anesthesia Assistant provides clinical and technical support in operating rooms and pre-operative areas under the direction of an Anesthesiologist. They participate in patient management and ensure all necessary anesthetic resources are prepared and available for use.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 224687Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital Department: OPCZ PERI Anaesthesia DGHType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 22-Oct-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager - Department of Anesthesia and under the direction of the Anesthesiologist, the Anesthesia Assistant provides clinical and technical support in the pre-operative areas, operating rooms, post anesthesia care units and in other specialty areas contained within QEII facilities where anaesthesia services may be required on a 24/7 basis. The Anesthesia Assistant participates in the clinical management of the patient as well as providing assistance to ensure all resources required for the administration of anesthetic care to the patient are immediately available and ready for use.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists or eligible for registration Completion of an Anesthesia Assistant certification required CSRT membership with CCAA designation considered an asset Minimum of two years experience as a respiratory therapist preferred Previous experience in the operating room area an asset\ Degree preferred; previous anesthesia courses an asset Current BLS-C (HCP) and ACLS is required Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Physical Demands: The Anesthesia Assistant must be capable of repositioning anesthesia equipment (weights of up to 50 pounds) and supplies when required. Where there are no qualified candidates, consideration may be given to those who are currently enrolled in a recognized Anesthesia Assistant program and will be expected to successfully complete within 2 years. Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Permanent Full-Time Position; 75 Hours Bi-weekly Shift work (8, 10, 12 hour shifts); days, nights and weekends Compensation and Benefits $46.17 - $60.99 Hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​ This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Anesthesia Assistant provides clinical and technical support in operating rooms and pre-operative areas under the direction of an Anesthesiologist. They participate in patient management and ensure all necessary anesthetic resources are prepared and available for use.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with a recognized Anesthesia Assistant certification and current BLS-C and ACLS credentials. A minimum of two years of experience as a respiratory therapist is preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Technical Support · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Respiratory therapy
• Anesthesia assistance
• Clinical management
• Patient care
• BLS-C
• ACLS
• Operating room support
• Technical support
• Equipment maintenance
• Citrix Certified Advanced Administrator (CCAA)
• Shift Work
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Anesthesia
• Anesthesiology
• Respiratory Therapy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Clinic Management Systems
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Innovation
• Operating Room (OR)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Assistant Department Manager
• Anesthesia Technician
• Health Associate Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Anesthesiologist Assistants
• Physician Assistants

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