Laboratory Assistant (BCGEU) - Part Time Regular - Coquitlam, BC

LifeLabs LP; Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs LP is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to support specimen collection and processing. You will greet patients, perform phlebotomy, holter monitoring, ECGs, and specialized collections, while ensuring proper test protocols and documentation.

The role emphasizes patient privacy, data accuracy, and teamwork within a supportive clinical environment. Strong communication and healthcare collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• 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 relate to patients and health care providers.

Responsibilities

• Greet and request information from patients, explain the specimen collection process, and ensure test protocol is followed.
• Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect holter monitors, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, and ECG tracings.
• Perform special test collections (medical/legal drug screens, paternity tests, clinical trials) and complete related documentation.
• Maintain client relationships, respond to inquiries, and follow up on requests.
• Data entry of patient demographics, requisition information, and processing results.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

Data entry

Communication

Teamwork

Patient privacy

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

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: Mon, Tue, Wed, and Fri 12:45pm to 5:45pm and Sat 6:30am to 10:30am

Additional requirements: N/A

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Union: This is part of the BCGEU collective agreement

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.
• 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.