Laboratory Assistant - Part Time Regular (Float), Richmond, BC

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services; Richmond; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support patient testing across Vancouver and Richmond. The role involves phlebotomy, ECG monitoring, and coordinating specimen processing in a part-time regular float capacity.

The candidate will work Sundays to Saturdays, with seven days a week availability and two days off per week. Ability to work alone during breaks and at various PSCs is required. Start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent healthcare 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and request required information from patients, explain the specimen collection process and ensure protocol adherence.
• Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect holter monitors, 24-hour BP monitoring, and ECG tracings.
• Perform special test collections and complete related documentation (drugs screens, paternity tests, clinical trials).
• Maintain client relationships, respond to inquiries, and follow up on requests.
• Complete data entry of patient demographics, requisition information, and processing details.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

Data entry

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent

Tools

Data entry software

Job description

Laboratory Assistant

Status: Part Time Regular Float

Schedule: Sundays to Saturdays

Additional requirements: The successful candidate will be working at various PSC's in Vancouver and Richmond. The successful candidate must be available to work 7 days a week and will be given 2 days off a week that may not be consecutive days. The successful candidate will be required to work alone at certain times of the day while staff are on their breaks.

Number of Positions: 3

Start Date: ASAP

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well‑being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [e-mail].

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer‑led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.