Laboratory Assistant

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

Job summary

LifeLabs seeks a Laboratory Assistant in Prince George, BC, to manage the specimen collection process with responsibilities that include greeting patients and performing various tests. This role allows for significant interaction with patients while ensuring high-quality testing and results in a supportive team environment. Join LifeLabs, a leader in laboratory diagnostics, to make a meaningful impact on Canadians' lives.

Benefits

Employee Group Benefits for health and wellness

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or related experience.
• ECG training or experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain the specimen collection process.
• Perform phlebotomies and maintain client relationships.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Confidentiality

Education

Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

For over 50 years LifeLabs has beenCanadas leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose treat monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible accurate and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators operatingCanadasfirst commercial genetics lab and the countrys largest online patient portal with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results than112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs laboratories annually and our team of more than 6000 passionate caring and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition sample being tested or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Best Employers reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring agility teamwork and a customercentered approach. As part of this commitment LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

As a Laboratory Assistant you will be responsible for the specimen collection process from greeting patients through to preparation of specimens for transportation. This is an important role in patient care and our business and will let you see the difference that you make in patients lives.

Status : Part Time Regular

Schedule : Flexible Hours

Additional requirements : This position will include a Saturday shift

Number of positions : 1

Start Date : ASAP

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Greet and request required information from patients explain the specimen collection process and ensure patients have followed necessary test protocol prior to specimen collection.
• Perform phlebotomies connect / disconnect holter monitors 24 hour blood pressure monitoring and perform ECG tracings.
• Perform special test collections such as medical / legal drug screens paternity tests and clinical trials and complete related documentation.
• Maintain client relationships including responding to inquiries and following up on requests.
• Complete data entry of required patient demographics requisition information and other information related to processing test results.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

What you will bring to the role :

• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent related experience such as working as a healthcare professional with previous training or experience in phlebotomy intravenous infusion and / or intravenous therapy (e.g. nurses infusion therapist cardiac technologist etc..
• 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 the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively relate to patients and health care providers.

LifeLabs compensation programs are commensurate based on the role skill effort responsibility and working conditions irrespective of gender race ethnicity beliefs age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources opportunities as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In addition to a competitive compensation package LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program specific to the job position. Your package may include :

• Employee Group Benefits : Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs including Extended Health Care Dental Care and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs : Our award winning mental physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive wellbeing of our team members including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program financial planning tools and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement access to preferred rates and discount programs including WorkPerks Home and Auto Insurance Costco Membership etc. and optional healthrelated benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs Accessibility Policy and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation please contact your recruiter or email emailprotected .

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs. Vaccinations and / or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments or through employerled vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians Apply today!

• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $27.51
• Max Hiring Rate $31.22

Key Skills

Employment Type : Hourly

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 27 - 31

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