Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory Services - Regular Part-Time

Yukon Hospital Corporation; Whitehorse; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Yukon Hospital Corporation’s Whitehorse General Hospital is hiring a Laboratory Assistant for Laboratory Services in a regular part-time role (0.7 FTE). You will administer outpatient and inpatient blood and urine sampling, ECGs, Holter monitors, and pulmonary function tests; prepare and dispatch specimens; assist with clerical duties in a fast-paced lab.

The successful candidate will hold Medical Laboratory Assistant certification (or equivalent) with CPR, TDG and ECG interpretation

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology.
• Keyboarding 30 wpm with <5% error.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow policies.
• Understand basic lab testing; perform ECG and PFT.
• Perform phlebotomy on all clients, including newborns.
• Maintain inventory; keep workspace clean and organized.

Responsibilities

• Administers out-patient and in-patient blood and urine sampling; performs ECG, Holter monitors, and PFT.
• Prepares and dispatches specimens to referral laboratories.
• Receives specimens from Health Centers; performs clerical duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

PFT

Medical terminology

Laboratory safety

Privacy/confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant certification

Job description

Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory Services - Regular Part-Time

Job Category : Laboratory Services

Requisition Number : LABOR003021

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN

Description

Regular Part Time Position - (0.7 FTE)

This position is at the L06 level with an hourly pay range of $35.94 - $45.47

(PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Reporting to the Manager, Laboratory Services and working closely with the Laboratory Technologists the incumbent administers out-patient and in-patient blood and urine sampling, electrocardiograms, holter monitors, and pulmonary function tests; prepares and dispatches specimens to referral laboratories; receives specimens from the Health Centers; performs clerical and other related duties.

Knowledge and skills required:

• Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology;
• Demonstrated keyboarding ability of 30 wpm with less than 5% error rate;
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality;
• Ability to understand and follow all applicable policies and procedures;
• Understanding of basic laboratory technical testing;
• Ability to perform ECG and PFT;
• Demonstrated ability to perform phlebotomy on all clients including the newborn and infirm;
• Ability to work safely and follow universal precautions;
• Ability to maintain inventory and keep workspace clean and tidy;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment;
• Strong attention to details;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Professionalism, thoroughness, punctuality, reliability and tact;
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work in a team environment and foster team dynamics;

The successful candidate will have certification as a Medical Laboratory Assistant with an accredited institution with practical experience in a medical laboratory setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPR, TDG and ECG interpretation certifications are a requirement for this position, or must obtain within 6 months of hire. Previous employment in a health care setting would be considered an asset.