Anaesthesia Technician - Anaesthesia Department (193391)
Anaesthesia Technician - Anaesthesia Department (193391)
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Job Description
Req ID: 193391
Location: Central Zone Hants Community Hospital
Department: OPCZ ANAESTHESIA-HCH PERI DGH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 1
NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 13-Jun-25
*This is a reposted position. Current applicants are not required to re-apply.
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Anesthesia Technician is an integral member of the health care team providing skilled technical assistance perioperatively while maintaining a safe and aseptic environment through the adherence of safety regulations and standards. This individual is responsible for the preparation functional operation and check out of all anesthesia equipment and supplies. They are knowledgeable about patient safety and the aspects of its practice in the operating room environment. The Anesthesia Technician will provide services within the Victoria General Hospital and Halifax Infirmary sites within and outside the operating room environment as required. The position requires shift work and services are provided weekdays and weekends.
Additionally the Anesthesia Technician provides technical assistance to the Anesthesiologists with the application of supplies and monitoring equipment to the patient for all anesthesia procedures including all hemodynamic monitoring lines critical care monitors and life support equipment.
Further the Technician provides a second pair of hands during sterile procedures adjusting controls and passing supplies into the sterile field infusing fluids under direct supervision while maintaining a watchful eye on the anesthesia delivery equipment. This individual is trained to expect the unexpected and react appropriately.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Successful completion of a certificate/diploma program in Anesthesia Technology
- BLS-C (HCP) is required
- 1 year of previous experience as an Anesthesia Technician required
- Ability to communicate effectively with medical professionals is essential
- Capable of responding to emergency situations providing continuous assistance during stressful procedures
- Reliable self-starter capable of independent action
- Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent Full-time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
- Shifts may include days evenings or on-call coverage
Compensation and Benefits
$27.51 - $29.51 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.
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions please visit Recruitment - Incentives
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.
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.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
