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Laboratory Helper, Vancouver General Hospital
LM Labs
Vancouver, BC
What you’ll do
- Wash, dry and sterilize laboratory glassware and pipettes by methods such as separating out decontaminated materials and containers, soaking items in detergent solution, rinsing and loading items into automatic glassware washer and drying items in the ovens.
- Prepare cleaning solution by methods such as mixing fluids according to a predetermined formula and dispensing into appropriate containers for use.
- Autoclave contaminated materials such as specimens or media by placing containers in autoclave chamber and setting dials to predetermined setting; empty autoclave and separate decontaminated or non-reusable materials from items requiring washing and sterilization.
- Wrap sterilized items such as swabs, pipettes and glass tubes by indicating type of item and/or date of sterilization on package prior to shelving in designated areas.
- Maintain work areas by washing items such as laboratory equipment, work surfaces and benches, defrosting and cleaning laboratory freezers and refrigerators and stocking areas with clean glassware according to established policies and procedures.
- Collect and deliver various items such as clean linen, laboratory coats, supplies and equipment to other areas within department and notifies supervisor of depleting stocks.
- File a material such as reports, worksheets, requisitions and forms for various areas within Pathology & Laboratory Medicine by following established filing procedures/systems in accordance with department standards.
What you bring
- Completion of Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
You will have the ability to:
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Deal with others effectively.
- Operate related equipment.
- Organize work.
- Physically carry out the duties of the position.
- Commit to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
What we bring:
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Full-time
Wage: $25.07 per hour
Location: 855 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver V5Z 1M9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday, Sunday; 0630 to 1430, 07:00 to 1500, 0800 to 1600
Requisition Number: 142973E
As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
What we do
Lower Mainland Laboratories (LM Labs) provides laboratory testing at 31 sites across the lower mainland and central coast of BC, including acute care hospital laboratories and specialty laboratories.
LM Labs is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA and LM Labs are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.
ATTN: PHSA Employees:
To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca
Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of March 31, 2023. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.
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