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Learn More Pathologists' Assistant | $10k bonus! - INTERIOR HEALTH AUTHORITYPosting Date:Thu, 08 Feb 2024
Date to Apply By: Until Filled
Estimated Start Date: To be Determined
Address: 5th Floor, 505 Doyle Ave
City: Kelowna
Position Summary
If you are a Pathologists' Assistant who is looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a beautiful natural setting; then consider joining our welcoming Laboratory team at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, B.C. We currently have a Permanent full-time opportunity available with a * $10,000 signing bonus*
What we offer:
• An attractive remuneration and relocation package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation starting at 4 weeks (20 days)
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
What will you work on:
The Pathologists' Assistant performs a variety of tasks associated with the gross examination of surgical pathology specimens and post-mortem examinations for medical cases under the direction of our Pathologist.
Example of duties and responsibilities are:
• Prepares gross examination and completes dissection and dictation of surgical specimen
• Prepares tissues for microscopic examination for frozen section analysis, including orientation, cutting and staining
• Performs post-mortem examinations for medical purposes
• Organizes clinical information and correct legal authorizations for post-mortem
• Maintains accurate records of work including manually and electronically using the Laboratory Information System (LIS) or other computer systems and programs
• Maintains equipment and work area, performs regular maintenance and quality control and troubleshooting of instruments
The position also provides vacation relief coverage for the Kelowna General Hospital AP Lab and therefore driving is a requirement of the position.
About this location:
The thriving city of Vernon is home to approx. 40,000 residents, situated at the northern end of the sunny Okanagan Valley within just a short drive to Kelowna, the airport and the expanding UBCO campus. The city boasts major amenities surrounded by stunning scenery, beautiful lakes and Silver Star mountain resort.
Qualifications
• Graduation from an approved program in Medical Laboratory Science and/or Master’s Pathologist Assistant Program or equivalent.
• Eligible for certification with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS), or membership with Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP).
• 3 years' recent surgical and autopsy pathology experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers license, you may be required to drive a personal vehicle on mileage or a fleet vehicle as a condition of employment.
Comments
$10,000 signing bonus available for eligible candidate
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.
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Please use the following contact information to apply for this job:
Contact Name: IHA Careers Recruitment
Contact Address: 5th Floor, 505 Doyle Ave, Kelowna BC V1Y 0C5
Contact Email: careers@interiorhealth.ca
Contact Phone: 250-868-5200
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