Electrocardiogram (ECG) Assistant

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health’s Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for a permanent part-time position (0.79). The role involves collecting blood and specimens, preparing samples for analysis, and handling LIS data entry in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

The successful candidate will work rotating days, evenings and nights with competitive wages, shift premiums, and access to benefits such as training opportunities and pension plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical laboratory setting is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Take blood and specimen samples from patients.
• Prepare blood and other specimens for analysis.
• Distribute specimens to departments and external labs.
• Operate related equipment and LIS data entry.
• Perform related clerical duties as required.

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. If Medical Laboratory Science is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment,

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About the Job

The Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Laboratory strives to provide safe, convenient, respectful and accessible laboratory services to our patients. Programs and services include chemistry, hematology, microbiology, histopathology, cytology, and transfusion medicine. RIH is a tertiary hospital and a 24/7 operation with state of the art equipment, acting as a regional referral site.

Medical Laboratory Assistants perform a variety of duties such as taking blood and specimen samples from patients, preparing blood and other specimens for analysis, distributing specimens to departments and outside Labs, operating related equipment, entering data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and performing related clerical duties as required.

Permanent Part Time (0.79) opportunity

Shifts of work will be scheduled rotating days, evenings and nights

About this Location

Kamloops is where big skies, rugged landscapes, and city life come together. This vibrant city is an outdoor lover's dream, with skiing at Sun Peaks in winter and hiking, biking, and golf in the warmer months. The community’s downtown is full of life, from local eateries and unique shops to colorful street art and lively festivals. Whether you want to explore a market, sample local wines or catch a performance, there’s something for everyone in Kamloops.

Recruitment Incentive

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?