Anesthesia Assistant - #230638

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!

Completion of an accredited post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant diploma program. Current certified clinical anesthesia assistant (CCAA). Registered or associate member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapy (CSRT). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Anesthesia Society (CAS), eligible for membership in the BC Society of Anesthesia Assistants (BCSAA).

Current certificates in CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).