Comox Valley Hospital - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement Shift Start Time/End Time 06:30-14:30, 07:30-15:30, 08:00-16:00 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $29.27 - $29.27 Paid FTE 0.77 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 55 Planned Start Date Mar. 7 2025 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reports to Unit Coordinator, Histology or designated Supervisor. Following established policies and procedures, receives logs-in, sorts, distributes, and stores histology and cytology samples. Prepares samples for processing and assists Technologists and Medical staff with dissecting tissue samples and in maintaining tissue processing equipment. Performs clerical duties such as entering data into computerized information systems, telephoning, typing, and filing.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceGrade 12, medical terminology, successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program plus two year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills And AbilitiesAbility to keyboard at 45 wpmAbility to organize work.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Ability to operate related equipment.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3876.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU