Diener, Autopsy Pathology Morgue – Vancouver General Hospital

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services

Vancouver, BC

 

What you’ll do

 

• Supervises designated staff by performing duties such as conducting performance evaluations and co-ordinating the workflow of the area by performing duties such as distributing work assignments, establishing priorities and ensuring completion.
• Receives various requests such as vacation, submits to designated staff, provides input as to staff schedules/coverage, records hours into payroll logbook and forwards to designated staff for processing.
• Ensures safety standards and procedures are adhered to by performing duties such as monitoring that proper apparel is worn such as gowns, gloves, boots, aprons and goggles and ensuring that autopsies on hazardous cases are performed in the isolation room and chemicals are handled correctly in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Ascertains that Employee Incident and Accident Investigation Report forms are completed and forwarded to designated staff and participates in accident investigations as directed by Administration, by collecting information such as identifying unsafe conditions or procedures and recommending corrective actions.
• Performs administrative duties such as updating standards and procedures by drafting revisions and forwarding to designated staff for approval; updates manuals with new material as required.
• Liaises with designated staff and coroner in the determination of number of autopsies that can be performed within a particular timeframe, by providing input as to number of personnel available, duration of procedure such as fixation of organs and other events such as educational rounds.
• Creates and maintains morgue admission, discharge and autopsy records by performing duties such as creating case file, ensuring all pertinent documentation is complete and enclosed such as picture, autopsy number and coroner number. Ensures pertinent information is entered into logbook such as appropriate signatures for release of body to confirm that body moved from morgue. Lists clothing articles and personal effects, places in bag with appropriate name and identification number for investigation or retrieval by appropriate personnel.
• Conducts cadaver count and matches identification number and name to those admissions/discharges recorded in morgue log to ensure that body has been moved to appropriate area/agency.
• Arranges for viewing of bodies for identification purposes, by placing body in viewing/video room, setting up video camera on face portion and viewing body from observation room to ensure picture clarity.

 

What you bring

 

Qualifications

 

• Grade 12, completion of human anatomy courses plus three years' recent, related experience including one year in a supervisory capacity 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 supervise.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position,
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• 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).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: 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: $35.58 / hour

Location: 855 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; 0800 - 1600
Requisition # 162957E

 

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 Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

 

PHSA and PLMS are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

 

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

 

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

 

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca    

 

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of April 29, 2024. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

 

If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.