Laboratory Assistant - Part Time Regular - Vernon, BC

LifeLabs LP; Vernon; Vor Ort; CAD 28.000 - 36.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

LifeLabs LP in Canada is hiring a part-time Laboratory Assistant to manage specimen collection from greeting patients to preparation for transport. The role requires handling phlebotomies, ECG tracings, and various test collections, with attention to patient privacy and documentation. Immediate start date and BC driver’s license are required.

The position offers part-time hours with morning shifts and opportunities to work as part of a team in a patient-centered laboratory environment.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent related experience in health care.
• ECG training or experience is an asset.
• Proficient data entry skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Customer service

ECG

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

ECG equipment

Jobbeschreibung

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: Part Time Regular

Shifts: 08:00- 13:00

Number of positions: 1

Additional requirements: The successful candidate will require a 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.