Lab Assistant - Pathology

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Lab Assistant to join their team. This role involves managing histology and cytology samples, ensuring patient safety, and supporting medical staff. With a focus on quality and safety, you'll play a vital part in the healthcare process. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care. If you are organized, have strong communication skills, and are eager to make a difference in the healthcare field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Abgeschlossene Ausbildung als Lab Assistant und 2 Jahre relevante Erfahrung.
• Fähigkeit, Daten in Systeme einzugeben und mit medizinischem Personal zu kommunizieren.

Responsibilities

• Verwaltung und Vorbereitung von Histologie- und Zytologieproben.
• Durchführung von Verwaltungsaufgaben und Unterstützung des medizinischen Personals.

Skills

Kommunikation

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Datenverarbeitung

Bedienung von Geräten

Physische Belastbarkeit

Education

Grade 12

Lab Assistant Training Program

Tools

Computerisierte Informationssysteme

Job description

Campbell River Hospital - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA
Comox Valley Hospital - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

06:30-14:30, 07:30-15:30, 08:00-16:00

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$29.27 - $29.27

Paid FTE

0.77

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

55

Planned Start Date

Mar. 7 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to Unit Coordinator, Histology or designated Supervisor. Following established policies and procedures, receives logs-in, sorts, distributes, and stores histology and cytology samples. Prepares samples for processing and assists Technologists and Medical staff with dissecting tissue samples and in maintaining tissue processing equipment. Performs clerical duties such as entering data into computerized information systems, telephoning, typing, and filing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, medical terminology, successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program plus two year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to keyboard at 45 wpm
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.