Pathology Assistant, Autopsy Pathology Morgue – Vancouver General Hospital - Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services

Pathology Assistant, Autopsy Pathology Morgue Vancouver General Hospital

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services

Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

• Prepares autopsy station by performing duties such as placing appropriate autopsy instruments onto morgue table thereby ensuring that all required instruments are present for autopsy and places supplies such as sponges, gloves and thread in appropriate area.
• Retrieves body from storage area, matches name and pre-assigned autopsy number to logbook to ensure that correct body is being removed for autopsy.

Places body on morgue table and unwraps shroud in preparation of evisceration.

• As directed by the Pathologist, eviscerates body and removes organs by performing duties such as making incisions in order to retrieve organs.
• Sews up cadaver as directed by the Pathologist, cleans body with disinfectant, wraps in shroud, ensure identification tags are attached to shroud, and places in cold storage.
• Labels specimens as directed by Pathologist, places in cassette with autopsy numbers, and places in storage for examination by Pathologist.
• Preserves organs such as brains, lungs and spinal cord, as directed by Pathologist, by performing duties such as suspending brain and formalin solution in display case and recording on log sheet to chronicle placement organ.
• Preserves organs such as brains, lungs and spinal cord, as directed by Pathologist, by performing duties such as suspending brain and formalin solution in display case and recording on log sheet to chronicle placement organ.
• As directed by the Coroner’s office, removes such items as teeth, hari and nails as required for toxicology testing, and sends to police once all required documentation is on file.

What you bring

Qualifications

Grade 12, completion of anatomy courses plus one year’s recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

You will also have

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position,
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• Commitment 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, 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.

Location : 855 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work : Monday Friday; 0800 - 1600

Requisition # 162959E

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

provides laboratory testing at 31 sites across the lower mainland and central coast of BC, including acute care hospital laboratories and specialty laboratories.

PLMS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority () 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 :

PHSA and PLMS 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.