Laboratory Assistant

LifeLabs; Campbell River; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading diagnostics laboratory in Canada as a Laboratory Assistant. This part-time role involves managing patient specimen collection and ensuring quality care. Ideal candidates will excel in customer service and possess relevant healthcare experience. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits while making a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Group benefits plan

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation entitlement

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Giving program

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent healthcare experience.
• ECG training or experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain the specimen collection process.
• Perform phlebotomies and conduct 24-hour blood pressure monitoring.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Improve lives. Love your job. Grow your career.

At LifeLabs, we focus on building a healthier Canada! As the largest community diagnostics laboratory in the country, we operate over 382 collection centres, 16 laboratories, and serve more than 20 million patients annually.

Our values—Caring, Agile, Customer Driven, One Team—guide our daily efforts to assist patients and healthcare providers. With over 6,000 employees, everyone makes a difference, and our team is our greatest asset.

Join us during an exciting growth phase, support various initiatives, innovations, and business development opportunities. We are currently seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our team in Campbell River and Courtenay, BC.

This role involves managing the specimen collection process, from greeting patients to preparing specimens for transportation. It’s vital in patient care and our operations, allowing you to see the impact of your work.

This is a Part-Time Regular Float position with day shifts, offering the opportunity to work additional shifts at other LifeLabs locations. The minimum hours are 20 per week, up to 37.5 hours, across various locations in the Campbell River and Courtenay regions.

In this role, you will:

1. Greet patients, gather necessary information, explain the collection process, and ensure test protocols are followed.
2. Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect holter monitors, conduct 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, and perform ECG tracings.
3. Handle special test collections such as drug screens, paternity tests, and clinical trials, completing all documentation.
4. Maintain client relationships by responding to inquiries and following up on requests.
5. Enter patient data accurately, including demographics and requisition information.
6. Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

The ideal candidate will excel in customer service, relate well to patients even under stress, and demonstrate empathy, flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. Requirements include:

• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent healthcare experience, including phlebotomy and IV therapy (e.g., nurses, infusion therapists, cardiac technologists).
• ECG training or experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Maintaining strict patient privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Ability to effectively interact 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 based on experience, education, market conditions, and internal equity.

Employee Benefits:

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

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

Vaccinations are highly encouraged; they 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!