Laboratory Assistant / Clerk

Canadian Blood Services Stem Cells for Life; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Vancouver is seeking a Laboratory Assistant / Clerk to support their Medical Laboratory & Stem Cell Services team. The role involves performing testing on blood donations and ensuring a safe blood supply. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education and two years of related experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a full-time schedule with health benefits and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Health, Dental, and vision benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to keyboard at 55 w.p.m.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls and faxes, screen and forward calls.
• Receive requests for test result reports, retrieve and verify information.
• Set up and maintain a filing system for reports, worksheets, and correspondence.
• Prepare samples for testing per approved procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Grade 12

Two years related experience

Job description

Overview

Job category : Laboratory and phlebotomy

Job posting ID : 7672

Employment status : Regular full-time

Possible schedule / FTE : 1.0

Number of positions available : 1

Classification : HEU 180

Salary / Rate of pay : $27.82 (SD15)

Application deadline :

Application requirements :

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood plasma stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team join Canadas Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work live and play.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Laboratory Assistant / Clerk to join our dynamic Medical Laboratory & Stem Cell Services team.

The Medical Laboratory & Stem Cell Services team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by performing extensive testing on donated blood for the infectious diseases and blood groups. These testing services help ensure a safe and secure blood supply that protects donors and recipients. Every unit is tested so we can ensure a safe supply chain to every supply chain is responsible for ten laboratory testing sites which are under one management structure. This includes donor testing diagnostic services product quality control (QC) testing three reference laboratories and HLA labs for stem cells and platelets.

Formula for success

• Drawing upon your communication skills you will answer telephone calls and faxes screen and forward calls to appropriate area / person take messages and handle general inquiries.
• Using your attention to detail you will receive requests for test result reports retrieve and verify information and fax reports to physician / hospital; you will also enter maintain and generate data records.
• Utilizing your organizational skills you will set up and maintain a filing system for reports worksheets and correspondence; you will also search for and retrieve files as required and prepare records for off-site storage as required.
• Applying your laboratory experience you will receive and prepare samples for testing per approved procedures as well as perform equipment maintenance and start-up.

Desired education and skills

• Grade 12 and two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Ability to keyboard at 55 w.p.m.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

What we offer you

• Paid vacation
• Health Dental and vision benefits
• Defined benefitpension plan.
• Employee discounts wellness program professional resources.

What you can expect

• This role works Monday to Friday as follows : . Rest Days Saturday / Sunday.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canadas population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

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