Tissue/Eye Bank Technologist

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $38.93/Hr. - CAD $48.59/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Tissue/Eye Bank Technologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at the Eye Bank at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC! Apply now to join the team.

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, performs a variety of duties relating to the retrieval, processing, preservation, and distribution of human donor tissue, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Duties include processing documentation for potential donors, liasing with a variety of individuals to review donor’s medical/special history to ascertain suitability of tissue for transplant, enucleating suitable eyes, assessing tissue, arranging distribution of tissue for transplant and checking the work performed by designated contractors to ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures. Position is also responsible for functions such as entering data into a computerized tissue inventory system and performing routine calibration of laboratory equipment, freezers and apparatus in accordance with established procedure and safety standards. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Two years' post secondary education in a biological science field or certified with either the American Association of Tissue Banks or the Eye Bank Association of America plus two (2) years' recent, related experience in either a Tissue or an Eye Bank or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Broad knowledge of theory and practice for tissue/eye culture.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively in a supportive and positive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized inventory database system.
• Valid BC Driver's licence (Class 5) and access to a vehicle is required.
• Eligible for certification with the America Association of Tissues Banks and/or the Eye Bank Association of America.

Closing Statement

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.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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

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 Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.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.