Pathologists Assistant - BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre

BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre / BC Children's Hospital

Pathologists Assistant

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is the only facility in British Columbia devoted primarily to the health of women, newborns and families. It provides a broad range of specialized women’s health services that address the health needs of women of all ages and backgrounds. BC Women’s is one of the largest maternity facilities in Canada, with over 7,500 births in 2005/6, and is both the major primary and secondary maternity services provider in the Lower Mainland and the cornerstone of the provincial tertiary care system. As an academic health centre BCW’s mandate includes providing strong leadership in research and the education and professional development of health care professionals in areas related to the health of the populations we serve.

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province's most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services. Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children (SHHC), a leading provincial facility offering specialized services to children and youth with developmental disabilities from birth to age 19, works collaboratively with BCCH. SHHC focuses on the child and their family while supporting health care professionals in their community. BCCH also operates a wide number of specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research to advance health and care through the Child and Family Research Institute and in partnership with the University of British Columbia.

BCW and BCCH are agencies of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Excellence through knowledge • Open to possibilities.

Pathologists Assistant

Reference #34911

Regular Full Time (7.5 hour shifts between 0700 – 1700. Including on call)

$31.26-$38.96/hr

Vancouver, BC

Reporting to the Medical Director Anatomical Pathology and the Head Technologist or designate, the Pathologists Assistant performs duties related to the operation of the Autopsy Service and Surgical Pathology including the examination of complex specimens; interpretation and reporting of tissue pathology, the design and implementation of clinical research projects; the development and maintenance of clinical materials and programs; and the supervision of morgue staff.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree with courses in Human Anatomy.
• Completion of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry (BOR) Pathologists’ Assistant Certification Examination or the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants (AAPA) Fellowship Examination.
• Three (3) years recent related experience in a clinical setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, manage time, and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and use related software.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise.

Applications will be accepted until this position has been filled.

***Employees of PHSA must apply via the "Internal Application Process". Current PHSA staff who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***

Please visit internaljobs.phsa.ca to register your internal profile and apply online for internal jobs. If you require a temporary password outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca . Internal competition closes February 1, 2015. Internal applications received after this date will be considered as late applications.

For more information on BC Children’s Hospital, please visit www.bcchildrens.ca and for more information on BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre, please visit www.bcwomens.ca

For more information on all that the PHSA has to offer, please visit: http://careers.phsa.ca

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) has a province-wide mandate to provide health services to the province of British Columbia through our globally recognized healthcare Agencies, Services, Programs and Divisions. As BC’s specialty Health Authority, we have established a reputation for innovation and compassion based on the unwavering belief that patients come first. It is a belief you will find reflected in every facet of PHSA. From ground-breaking research to promoting province-wide initiatives, we seek system-wide improvements that continually improve the way health services are provided, with an emphasis on prevention, promotion and protection. PHSA is a respected leader driven by some of the most progressive and accomplished healthcare specialists in the world.

We offer unique careers where you can focus on your specific career path and collaborate with multi-disciplinary and highly skilled teams to enhance your specialization, expertise and personal growth. As part of a vast network of leaders and innovators, you will have access to lifelong learning and a supportive environment that respects you and the goals you want to accomplish. Our commitment to excellence in teaching and training serves to ensure the success of your professional development.