Assisting anesthesiologists and anesthetists with day-to-day needs, ordering and restocking, and cleaning of anesthesia equipment to provide anesthesia support services in the Main Operating Room, OB, and ancillary departments.
Compensation
The compensation range for this position is $17.89per hour - $28.98per hour.
Responsibilities
Perform or assist with turning over all anesthesia machines
Clean anesthesia machines and ensure equipment meets established standards
Prepare anesthesia supplies for the next surgical procedure
Stock anesthesia machine with supplies in main operating room and remote areas
Maintain equipment used during surgical and other procedures requiring anesthesia
Certified Anesthesia Technician providing support to anesthesiologists and nursing staff during surgical procedures.
Responsibilities
Prepares, maintains and stores anesthesia machines and equipment in the areas where anesthesia is delivered; transports machines as needed
Stocks the anesthesia machines with drugs/drug trays that are supplied by pharmacy, materials, and supplies; stocks anesthesia carts
Provides for the cleaning and/or decontamination of the anesthesia machine, equipment, and supplies
Ensures appropriate processing of reusable items
Makes continuous rounds during assigned shift to provide assistance to the anesthesiologists and to the nursing staff in the management of patient care
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Anesthesia Technician program
Nice to have: 6 months experience in the surgery department
Nice to have: 6 months of organ transplant experience
The Anesthesia Technician assists the anesthesiologist and the circulating nurse with the administration of anesthesia and assures that adequate supplies are available as needed.
Responsibilities
Assist anesthesia providers in the OR with airway management and IVs
Advance your career as an Anaesthesia Assistant Trainee at Surrey Memorial Hospital, working alongside anesthesiologists and surgical teams to support complex procedures and critical patient care while completing the Thompson Rivers University Anesthesia Assistant post-diploma program.
Compensation
CAD $41.44 - $51.76 / hour
Responsibilities
Assists in the preparation of the patient for surgery and ensures patient comfort by providing psycho-social support pre-operatively and during the induction phase of anesthesia.
Assists with pre and post-operative assessment of patients by performing an anesthetic risk and airway assessment and determining the general physical status of the patient.
Assists in preparing, tests, and maintains the integrity of equipment for use in anesthesia, including anesthesia machines and monitors, cerebral oximeter, EEG monitor, peripheral nerve stimulators, ultrasound machines, nitric delivery system, intubation equipment, fiber optic laryngoscope, breathing circuits, scavenging devices, monitoring devices, infusion pumps/lines and blood gas lines.
Assists with the induction of anesthesia through methods as providing management of airway, the establishment of ventilation, the procurement of intravenous and arterial lines and assisting Pulmonary Artery and other central line insertion.
Assists the Anesthesiologist with the procurement of regional blockade via ultrasound, peripheral nerve stimulation, x-ray and/or a combination.
Coordinates and manages activities related to anesthesia department, maintaining equipment and preparing operating rooms for surgical and obstetric suites.
Responsibilities
Coordinates and manages activities related to anesthesia department
Maintains anesthesia machines and equipment
Sets up operating rooms with required anesthesia and physiologic monitoring equipment
Anesthesia Technician supporting anesthesia care providers in operating rooms and recovery areas, performing equipment setup, aseptic technique, and point‑of‑care testing.
Responsibilities
Set up and spike IV fluids and monitoring equipment
Ensure aseptic technique and proper disposal of items
Assist with intubations and airway equipment
Maintain and clean anesthesia carts and equipment
Perform point‑of‑care testing
Requirements
Associate degree from Anesthesiology Technology Program
High School Diploma or Equivalent with two years experience as an Anesthesia Care Assistant or nursing assistant
As an Anesthesia Technician, you'll be a valued member of the perioperative team, working alongside anesthesiologists, CRNAs, nurses, and surgical staff to support safe, high-quality care before, during, and after surgery.
Responsibilities
Assist anesthesia providers with intubation and extubation procedures
Prepare, retrieve, and hang blood products during emergency and routine surgical cases
Participate in emergency response efforts, including performing CPR during code situations
Assist with patient positioning and support surgical preparation by holding and stabilizing extremities during prepping and other procedures
Anticipate and respond to the needs of anesthesia providers during surgical procedures