Carolyn Brooks

I started employment at Island Health 2002. I was hired as a casual to VGH 4B. I then became a casual at VGH OR as a Unit Assistant. I worked in this unit for approx. 4 yrs. Was then hired to RJH 4SW as a full time Unit Assistant. Worked in this unit for approx. 1 yr.

Continued working for Island Health in the RJH OR as Unit Assistant for 7.5 yrs. In this position I was responsible for booking OR slates, answering / and directing phone calls. Day to day input of post-case data. Maintained and printed daily / monthly reports. Prepared requisitions to various departments for supplies/maintenance. Worked with various computer programs necessary to the unit.

I am currently working in RJH OR Booking as a full time booking clerk. Started with this unit in 2014. Work with various computer programs necessary to this unit. Booking OR slates for various surgical services keeping within the specified guidelines. Answer phone queries and emails. Book required appointments for patients needing Anesthetic Consults. Responsible for pre-booking patients to the waitlist. Maintaining filing. Sending / receiving faxes.