Laboratory Assistant - LHSC

Jobvite, Inc.; Kelowna; Vor Ort; CAD 33.000 - 37.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Top Employer recognition

Health & wellness benefits

Internal mobility opportunities

RRSP match

Employee stock purchase program

Zusammenfassung

Dynacare is hiring a Laboratory Assistant - LHSC in Kelowna to process blood samples and related specimens, enter requisitions and results, and provide excellent patient-centered service. The role is 100% onsite with a casual status and variable hours between 7am and 8pm.

Ideal candidates are CSMLS/BCSLS certified or MLA program graduates, with at least 1 year of patient-facing phlebotomy experience, strong English skills, and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifikationen

• CSMLS or BC SLS certified and/or MLA program graduate.
• Bachelor degree in a related scientific discipline or nursing may be considered.
• Minimum 1 year patient-facing phlebotomy experience.
• Customer-focused with genuine care for patient health.
• Proficiency in English, written and verbal.

Aufgaben

• Create an ideal customer experience and engage with patients and families.
• Accurately enter data, patient and test information for requisitions.
• Obtain quality blood samples using venipuncture, following procedures.
• Sort and steer specimens and perform ECGs.
• Ensure documentation and specimens meet SOPs and are ready for transport.
• Maintain confidentiality and support quality metrics and regulatory compliance.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Data entry

English proficiency

Ausbildung

CSMLS/BCSLS certification or MLA program

Bachelor degree in related science or nursing (optional)

Tools

None

Jobbeschreibung

Job Posting: Laboratory Assistant – LHSC

Where YOU work, makes a difference.

Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It’s an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’re evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

Are YOU our next Laboratory Assistant - LHSC?

As a Laboratory Assistant - LHSC,you are responsible for processing blood samples and other laboratory specimens, entering requisitions and results accurately – all in a timely manner.You also play an important role in providing customer service to create the best possible patient experience. These can be stressful situations for patients, and you need to display empathy, care, and kindness. Testing results are often critical for patients, and you are there to help and make an impact on their lives.

Status: Casual

Hours of Work: Various, Mon - Fri, between 7am - 8pm

Location: Kelowna LHSCs

Discipline: LHSC

Workstyle: 100% onsite

Internal Deadline Application Date: Monday, November 10th, 2025 at 5pm EST.

Why Dynacare is an amazing place for YOU:

• Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities
• Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones
• Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities
• Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program
• Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all

How YOU will make a difference:

• Create an ideal customer experience that is best in class and engages with individuals around our products and services
• Accurately enter data, patient, and test information for Ministry of Health requisitions
• Obtain quality blood samples and other specimens from patients, using skillful venipuncture techniques, performed in keeping with Dynacare’s mission and values
• Sort and steer specimens and perform ECG’s
• Ensure specimens and supporting documentation are completed as required in SOPs and ready for data entry and transportation to the laboratory, following established protocols for the handling of suitable and unsuitable samples
• Ensure all confidential information is maintained in a secure fashion. Contribute to meeting the departmental/corporate quality metrics, regulatory compliance and quality indicators

What YOU bring to the role:

• You are CSMLS or BCSLS certified and/or a graduate of an MLA program accredited by BCSLS or equivalent awarding body (Canadian)
  • Applicants with a Bachelor degree in a related scientific discipline or nursing, or international MLA or MLT qualification, AND a minimum of 1 year patient-facing phlebotomy experience may also be considered
• You are customer-focused with a genuine care for patient’s health
• Demonstrate skill in phlebotomy, with the ability to manage anxious patients through the sample obtaining process in a pleasant, calming and reassuring manner
• Prioritize and self-manage within a deadline-oriented environment
• Be extremely detail oriented
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, at a level that enables you to communicate instructions, clearly and understandably, to patients

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Medical laboratory environment
• Required walking with repetitive motions
• May sit or stand for prolonged period of time with extensive computer use
• Required to lift a maximum of 30 pounds as required
• Exposed to bio-hazardous substances, temperature differences and noise variances
• At times might require frequent standing, sitting, bending, etc.

Pay rate: $24.25-$26.75 per hour

The hiring pay range has been established; however, the final pay offer will be determined by taking into consideration various factors including but not limited to, level of experience and education requirements.

Dynacare has been a “Top Employer” for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we’re proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care – we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.

Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees.

In accordance with provincial legislation and our Accommodation Policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring processes.