Laboratory Assistant, Anatomic Pathology, Surrey

3 days ago

Surrey, Canada PHSA Full time

**Laboratory Assistant, Anatomic Pathology, Surrey Memorial Hospital**

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services

Surrey, BC

**What you’ll do**
- Provide assistance to pathologists in gross tissue description and fine needle aspiration. Pick up and accessions correctly labelled specimens by checking container and requisition information, sorting and prioritizing according to established protocols, assigning accession numbers and labelling cassettes.
- Load cassettes on tissue processors, changes, recycles and disposes of reagents by following established procedures.
- Label glass slides for section cutting according to established procedures.
- Dispose of pathology samples according to established procedures.
- Prepare specimens and other items for shipment by packaging, labeling, filling out requisitions to send to other laboratories as appropriate.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, such as tissue processors, stainers, coverslippers, refrigerators, freezers, centrifuges, water baths and testing equipment as directed by performing duties such as cleaning and temperature recording. Perform maintenance procedures according to established procedures. Recognize malfunctions in equipment and reports these to the lead hand or designate.
- Keep workstations well stocked with supplies. Monitor supplies and advises supervisor when supplies need replenishing and performs related duties such as receiving, recording and storing new shipments of supplies.
- Maintain daily cleaning and disinfection of work areas and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.
- Receive telephone/fax requests for information and directs requests according to established procedures.
- File and organize reports, requisitions, specimens, blocks and slides.
- Enter workload units in the computer system.
- Demonstrate work routines to new laboratory personnel.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**What you bring**

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program plus one (1) 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.
- Ability to type at 25 wpm.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- 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).
- 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.

**Job Type**:Regular, Full-Time

**Wage**:$28.17/hour

**Location**: 13750 96th Avenue, Surrey BC, V3V 1Z2

**Applications will be accepted until position is filled.**
**Hours of Work**:Monday - Friday, various start times

**Requisition # **160104E

**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**

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) 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 P

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