Tissue Bank Assistant

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
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​Req ID: 191816
Location: Central Zone, MacKenzie Building - QEII  
Department: OPCZ Tissue Bank
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 2 
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 27-Nov-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Tissue Bank Specialists and reporting to the Health Services Manager, Regional Tissue Bank, the Tissue Bank Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the Regional Tissue Bank in relation to tissue processing, storage, distribution, information management, quality assurance, and quality control. The Tissue Bank Assistant assists with the procurement and preservation of human allograft tissues and is required to be on call as support to the tissue retrieval team.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Grade 12 plus a two-year post-secondary program in Health Sciences or diploma in a related field
  • Minimum one-year related experience
    • Where there are no candidates with previous related experience, consideration may be given to those willing to complete the in-house Tissue Bank Assistant program as a Tissue Bank Assistant in Training (developmental role)
  • Completion of the in-house Tissue Bank Assistant training program is considered an asset
  • Previous Tissue Bank experience/training preferred
  • Certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Ground and Air
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, microbiology, sterilization procedures and maintenance and equipment
  • Related experience in a laboratory or surgical environment is preferred
  • Basic knowledge of surgical procedures would be an asset
  • The ability to assist with surgical retrieval of human cadaveric allograft tissues/organs and to learn the techniques is required
  • Knowledge and ability to demonstrate and understand the principles and practice of aseptic technique
  • Knowledge of the organization, functions and policies of hospital departments as related to Transplantation
  • Self-motivated, demonstrated good judgement, effective communicator with good interpersonal abilities
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred


A skills test will be included as part of the selection process.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications

Hours
  • Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits

$23.45 - $26.21 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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