Posted 6 months ago
Anesthesia Assistant
@ Interior Health Authority
Kamloops, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a casual Anesthesia Assistant for the Royal Inland Hospital operating room. The role assists anesthesiologists with airway management, IV medication, patient monitoring and equipment preparation across induction, maintenance and recovery. The posting states the position is casual and includes a comprehensive, people-focused employment package.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, test and maintain anesthesia equipment and supplies
- Assist with airway management and IV medication administration
- Monitor vital signs and patients through all stages of anesthesia
- Assist anesthesiologists with induction, maintenance and recovery
Requirements summary:
- Accredited post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant diploma
- Current certified clinical anesthesia assistant (CCAA)
- CSRT registration or associate membership in good standing
- Current CPR, ACLS and NRP certificates
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | CCAA, CSRT, CPR, ACLS, NRP |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Anesthesia Assistant |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness |
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Interior Health Authority
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Full company description
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
- LinkedIn followers
- 44,807
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,028
- Reported office locations
- 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Interior Health Authority
- Specialties
- Health Care
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Health Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,359 |
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Position Summary
We are hiring a Casual Anesthesia Assistants for the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Operating Room.
What we offer:
We provide a comprehensive, competitive, and people focused employment package, emphasizing wellness, growth, work–life balance, and long-term stability.
About the position:
We are seeking detailed-oriented, team-focused Anesthesia Assistants (AA) with expertise in anesthesia procedures and patient care to join the team. This position involves preparing, testing, and maintaining anesthesia equipment and supplies, as well as performing a range of invasive and non-invasive procedures. The AA will assist with airway management, IV medication administration, and patient monitoring during surgical procedures. Key responsibilities include performing diagnostic tests, assisting with sedation and anesthesia in various settings, and supporting anesthesia providers in a variety of procedures. The role requires a strong understanding of anesthesia equipment, patient care, and emergency response protocols. Additionally, the position demands proficiency in monitoring vital signs, ensuring the safe and efficient management of patients through all stages of anesthesia.
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.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers! Join our welcoming surgical team and make an impact in assisting Anesthesiologists with patient preparation, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery.
Qualfications
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).
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