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    "description": "<h2>Salary Details</h2>The salary range for this position is CAD $41.44/Hr. - CAD $51.76/Hr.\n<h2>TRAINING OPPORTUNITY</h2>\n<p>Please note that a resume <strong>and cover letter</strong> is required apply for this training opportunity.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Eligibility for the post-basic training education is prioritized to applicants with at least two years recent acute experience.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Vancouver General Hospital Anesthesia Assistant Trainee Program</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Duration of Training: </strong>3 months part-time distance study, 6 months full-time apprenticeship, 3 months orientation.</p>\n<p><strong>Full-time apprenticeship begins: </strong>January 4, 2027.<strong></strong>Candidates accepting this training opportunity agree to remain with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a regular status Anesthesia Assistant in the area applicable to the education program for which they are hired for at least 12 months subsequent to completing training.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This will ensure that candidates are able to consolidate and apply skills in the specialty area that VCH has supported and funded candidates to complete. In the event that a candidate leaves the area applicable to the education program for which they were hired or VCH in under 12 months, VCH will seek to recover the cost of the program.</p>\n<h2>Job Summary</h2>\n<p><strong>Come work as a Anesthesia Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) join our team through our CSRT accredited in-house Anesthesia Assistant training program in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, the anesthesia assistant trainee functions as an integral member of the surgical team through provision of technical support and clinical assistance with induction, maintenance and emergence of anesthesia, under clinical supervision and direction of the attending anesthesiologist and in accordance with the standards of practice guidelines of the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society. The anesthesia assistant trainee will report to the clinical educator for learning outcomes and schedule of rotation. The education team (supervisor, educator and anesthesiologist) will assess progress of trainee and develop ongoing plan to help trainee meet all learning requirements. The anesthesia assistant trainee will provide clinical assistance under the supervision of an attending anesthesiologist. Technical duties will be performed following demonstration from a staff anesthesia assistant and direction from the Clinical Educator and/or Supervisor.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Upon successful completion of the training program, you will be moved into a Regular Full Time Anesthesia Assistant position at Vancouver General Hospital. </p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about Anesthesia Assistants at Vancouver Coastal Health.</strong></p>\n<p>This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.</p>\n<h2>Qualifications</h2>\n<p><strong>Education & Experience</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.</li>\n <li>One year of critical care experience or two years’ experience in an acute care environment.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Communicate effectively both written and oral</li>\n <li>Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position</li>\n <li>Independent organization and prioritization of workload</li>\n <li>Collaborative team member across multiple disciplines</li>\n <li>Extensive practical knowledge related to site specific technical equipment</li>\n <li>Able to apply critical thinking in conflict or crisis situations</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Closing Statement</h2>\n<p>The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. </p>\n<p><strong>WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?</strong></p>\n<p>VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and \"going first\" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.</p>\n<ul>\n <li>Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan</li>\n <li>Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities</li>\n <li>Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families</li>\n <li>Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers</li>\n <li>Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff</li>\n</ul>\n<p>At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.<strong>Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.</strong> ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the <strong>Internal Career Portal</strong> on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the <strong>https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings</strong> site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.</p>",
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