Anesthesia Assistant Career Profile
What is an Anesthesia Assistant?
An Anesthesia Assistant (AA) is a highly trained healthcare professional who works under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist to assist in providing anesthesia care to patients in multiple settings throughout the hospital.
What is it like working as an Anesthesia Assistant with the Saskatchewan Health Authority?
As an Anesthesia Assistant with the SHA you will participate in the care of the surgical patient through medical directives under the supervision of the Anesthesiologist. This position reports to the Operating Room Manager.
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What can I earn as an Anesthesia Assistant?
The current rate of pay per hour is listed below:
- Anesthesia Assistant - $45.07 to $54.99
In addition to the above pay bands, the SHA provides a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Life & Disability Insurance
- MyWellbeing resiliency resources, mental health & family supports
- Paid annual vacation
Recruitment incentives and relocation assistance of up to $15,300 may be available bases on location! To learn more about additional Government of Saskatchewan Recruitment Incentives for Aesthesia Assistant, please see the Provincial and Federal Government Incentives section on out Benefits & Incentives page.
Anesthesia Assistants working with the SHA are unionized employees and are members of the following union:
How do I become an Anesthesia Assistant?
To work as an Anesthesia Assistant, you will require an Anesthesia diploma (DA). Most accredited courses are a one-year online program, currently there are four accredited programs throughout Canada including:
- Fanshawe College
- The Michener Institute
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of Manitoba
- Dalhousie
