131895 - Radiology Support Aide

Work Location
UBC Hospital
Department
Neuro Angiography
Home Worksite
02 - UBC Hospital
Labour Agreement
Facilities Subsector
Union
100 - Facilities HEU
Position Type
Casual
Job Status
Casual
FTE
0.00
Standard Hours / Week
0.01
Job Category
Patient Care Support Services
Salary Grade
22
Min Hourly
CAD $29.83/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $29.83/Hr.
Shift Times
0730,0800,0830,0900,1200 or as operationally required
Days Off
Various
Position Start Date
As soon as possible

Please note that Lower Mainland Medical Imaging will be reorganized effective January 19, 2024 with positions falling under separate employers of VCH, PHC, PHSA and FH depending on worksite. Candidates interested in working at any lower mainland worksite are encouraged to still apply to this opportunity. Employees working at non-VCH sites will transfer seamlessly to PHC, PHSA, or FH as appropriate without loss of employment, service or benefits.

Come work as a Radiology Support Aide with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Health Care Assistant to join the Neuro Angiography team at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC as a Radiology Support Aide. Apply today to join our team!

As a Radiology Support Aide you will:

• Work under general supervision and act as a member of an integrated acute care team to assist in the delivery of client care.
• Perform duties such as:
• transporting clients to and from required areas using stretchers and wheelchairs;
• assisting technical and nursing staff with the lifting and transferring of clients;
• and providing support to clients with dressing and/or bathroom care needs.
• Assist technical staff with procedures such as biopsies, to sort, number and label specimens with appropriate medical terminology.
• Maintain supplies for various carts, cupboards, trays, rooms and storage areas and clean equipment and supply areas.
• Use accepted aseptic techniques to pour sterile solutions, open sterile packages, and set up sterile trays as requested by technical and nursing staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients and staff.

Education & Experience

• Successful graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program and one (1) year’s recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.