Tissue Bank Assistant - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:133176**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, MacKenzie Building - QEII**
Department:OPCZ Tissue Bank**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)

Status:

Healthcare
Position**
Posting Closing Date:20-Apr-23**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.

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 XII plus a two year post-secondary program in Health Sciences or diploma in a related field
Minimum one year related experience
Completion of the inhouse Tissue Bank Assistant training program required
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
Selfmotivated, demonstrated good judgement, effective communicator with good interpersonal abilities
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

Hours:

2 x Permanent, Full-Time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $25.70 Hourly

Tissue Bank Assistant In-Training - $ $23.53 Hourly

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.

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

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