Laboratory Assistant

LifeLabs; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving lives and building a healthier community. As a Laboratory Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in patient care, performing essential tasks from specimen collection to preparing samples for testing. This part-time position offers flexibility, allowing you to grow your career while making a significant impact on patients' lives. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to contribute to a vital healthcare service. Embrace the chance to make a difference and apply today!

Benefits

Group Benefits Plan

Retirement Savings Plan Contributions

Vacation Entitlement

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Giving Program

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain the specimen collection process.
• Perform phlebotomies and conduct special test collections.

Skills

Customer Service

Phlebotomy

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Healthcare Experience

Tools

Holter Monitors

ECG Equipment

Job description

Improve lives. Love your job. Grow your career.

At LifeLabs, we are focused on our vision of building a healthier Canada! We are the largest community diagnostics laboratory in Canada with over 382 collection centres, 16 laboratories, and service over 20 million patients each year.

Caring, Agile, Customer Driven, One Team - We live our values every day in what we do to help our patients and healthcare providers. With over 6,000 employees, we all make a difference, and that’s why our people are so important to us.

This is an exciting time to join our LifeLabs team, grow your career with us, and support numerous business initiatives, innovations, and development opportunities. LifeLabs is currently looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join our team in Burnaby, BC.

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for the specimen collection process, from greeting patients to preparing specimens for transportation. This role is vital in patient care and our business, allowing you to see the impact you make in patients’ lives.

This is a Part-Time Regular Float role suitable for individuals with a flexible schedule, including opportunities to pick up additional shifts at other LifeLabs locations. The successful candidate will work a minimum of 20 hours up to 37.5 hours per week at various locations in the Burnaby, BC region.

In this role, you will:

• Greet and gather required information from patients, explain the specimen collection process, and ensure test protocols are followed prior to collection.
• Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect holter monitors, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, and perform ECG tracings.
• Conduct special test collections, such as drug screens, paternity tests, and clinical trials, and complete related documentation.
• Maintain client relationships, respond to inquiries, and follow up on requests.
• Enter patient data accurately, including demographics and requisition information.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

The ideal candidate will prioritize excellent customer/patient service and be able to relate well to patients and clients, even in stressful situations. Key qualities include empathy, flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. Other requirements include:

• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent experience, such as healthcare work with training in phlebotomy, IV infusion, or therapy.
• ECG training or experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain strict patient privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Effective communication with patients and healthcare providers.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

This is an in-person role.

Hiring Range: $25.27 - $30.05

The final salary will be determined based on experience, education, market conditions, and internal equity.

Employee Benefits:

• Participation in LifeLabs’ group benefits plan.
• Retirement Savings Plan contributions made on your behalf.
• Vacation entitlement, promoting work-life balance.
• Employee Wellness Program supporting physical, emotional, and financial health.
• Employee Giving program supporting charitable activities.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can be their true selves.

Vaccinations are highly encouraged and may be mandatory depending on provincial or regional regulations or employer policies. Please inquire if this position requires full COVID-19 vaccination.

Make a difference - join the LifeLabs team today!