Laboratory Assistant (BCGEU) - Part Time Float - Qualicum Beach, BC

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services; Qualicum Beach; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A major Canadian medical laboratory provider is looking for a Part Time Float Laboratory Assistant in Qualicum Beach, BC. The candidate will support specimen collection, perform phlebotomies, and maintain patient relationships. Experience in a medical lab setting is required. This role offers competitive benefits including health care and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Extended Health Care

Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Qualifications

• Experience in phlebotomy required.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and explain specimen collection.
• Perform phlebotomies and special test collections.
• Prepare specimens for transportation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Data entry skills

Education

Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Laboratory Assistant (BCGEU) - Part Time Float - Qualicum Beach, BC

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services is hiring a Laboratory Assistant (BCGEU) - Part Time Float in Qualicum Beach, BC. This role supports the specimen collection process and related activities from greeting patients through to preparation of specimens for transportation, contributing to patient care and the lab workflow.

Overview

• Status: Part Time Float
• Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00am - 1:30pm; Friday Float between Qualicum and Parksville PSC (depends on where you are needed); Saturday 7:00am - 11:30am; Thursday and Sunday OFF
• Start Date: ASAP
• Union: BCGEU
• Location: Qualicum Beach, BC

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 training or experience in phlebotomy, intravenous infusion and / or intravenous therapy (e.g., nurses, infusion therapist, cardiac technologist).
• ECG training or experience is an asset.
• Proficient data entry skills.
• 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 and a collaborative environment that enables our team members to thrive, including a comprehensive Total Rewards Program specific to the job position.

Benefits and Total Rewards

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families (Extended Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance).
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs, including Employee & Family Assistance Program and financial planning tools.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to discount programs and benefits.

Accommodations and Vaccinations

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, accommodations are available by request for candidates during recruitment. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [e-mail].

Vaccinations are encouraged and may be required by provincial or regional regulations or facility policies. Please check whether this position requires vaccination or immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!

This position is an entry level role within the organization.