Laboratory Assistant - Part Time Regular - Vernon, BC

Colonial Group; Vernon; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant in Vernon, BC. You will greet patients, perform phlebotomy, ECG tracing, and monitor procedures, and prepare specimens for testing, while maintaining strict patient privacy and accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, independent work, and strong data entry skills in a patient-focused setting with regular shifts.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and request required information, explain the specimen collection process, and ensure protocol compliance.
• Perform phlebotomies and monitor Holter, 24-hour BP, and ECG tracing procedures.
• Perform special test collections (drug screens, paternity tests, clinical trials) and complete related documentation.
• 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

Data entry

ECG

Communication

Teamwork

Privacy & confidentiality

Independent work

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Healthcare professional background

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: Part Time Regular

Shifts: 08:00- 12:00/ 12:00- 17:00

Additional comments: BC Drivers License required

Number of positions: 1
Start Date: 9 November 2026

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.