Radiology Support Aide

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JOB SUMMARY:Works within the context of a patient and family centred care model and the vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), this position works under general supervision and acts as a member of an integrated acute care team to assist in the delivery of patient care. Performs duties such as transporting patients to and from required areas using stretchers and wheelchairs, assisting technical and nursing staff with the lifting and transferring of patients and providing support to patients with dressing and/or bathroom care needs. Assists technical staff with procedures such as biopsies, sorting, numbering and labeling specimens with appropriate medical terminology. Maintains supplies for various carts, cupboards, trays, rooms and storage areas and cleans equipment and supply areas as required within a high volume acute care. Uses accepted aseptic techniques to pour sterile solutions, open sterile packages and set up sterile trays as requested by technical and nursing staff. Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Successful graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program and one 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, Skills & AbilitiesAbility 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.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.