Laboratory Assistant - Full Time - Vernon, BC

LifeLabs LP; Vernon; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLabs LP in Vernon is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to manage the specimen collection process from greeting patients to preparing specimens for transport.

You will perform phlebotomies, Holter monitoring connections, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, and ECG tracings, while maintaining patient privacy and strong communication with healthcare providers and clients.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent healthcare experience.
• ECG training or experience is an asset.
• Proficient data entry and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, collect required information, and explain the specimen collection process.
• Perform phlebotomies, Holter monitor connections, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, and ECG tracings.
• Perform special test collections (drug screens, paternity tests, clinical trials) and document related data.
• Maintain client relationships and respond to inquiries.
• Enter patient demographics and requisition details into systems.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Data entry

Phlebotomy

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: Full Time

Schedule: 08:00- 16:00/ 08:30- 16:30/ 8:45-16:45

Number of positions:1

Additional requirements: BC Drivers License

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.
• 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.