Laboratory Clerk

Interior Health; Nelson; On-site; CAD 2,755,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital in Nelson, BC, is seeking a Casual Laboratory Clerk to join our dedicated Laboratory team. You will perform a range of clerical and reception duties, register patients in the LIS, and support specimen handling.

This casual role offers 0–37.5 hours per week with day shifts, training options, competitive wages, and opportunities to move into permanent positions. Join a collaborative, patient-focused environment within Interior Health.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Two years related experience or equivalent education/training.
• Typing certificate showing 45 wpm within last 48 months.
• Completion of a Medical Terminology course.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling appointments, data entry, filing, telephoning, faxing, and invoicing.
• Receives and registers patients into the LIS per procedures.
• Receives, processes, and prepares patient samples per procedures.
• Prioritizes workflow and packages samples for send-out.
• Mails and distributes patient reports as required.
• Maintains laboratory inventory and records.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

Grade 12

Two years related experience

Typing 45 wpm (5 min test)

Medical Terminology

Job description

Position Summary

Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital is seeking a Casual Laboratory Clerk to join our dedicated Laboratory team. Build your career in healthcare while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of Nelson, BC! This rewarding opportunity allows you to play a vital role in supporting quality patient care while working alongside skilled healthcare professionals in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

Shift Times: Days Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00

Days off: Sun, Sat, STAT

How will we help you grow?

Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

What will you work on?

This position performs a variety of clerical and receptionist duties such as:

• Scheduling appointments, performing computer entry, filing, telephoning, faxing, and invoicing;
• Receives and registers patients by obtaining necessary information for patient data and test entry into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) according to established procedures;
• Receives, processes, and prepares (centrifuges) patient samples in accordance with established procedures;
• Prioritizes workflow and prepares (packages) samples for send-out in accordance with all transportation regulations and procedures;
• Mails and distributes patient reports as required;
• Distributes, files, retrieves, and disposes of laboratory specimens, slides, and blocks;
• Maintains laboratory inventory and supplies;
• Maintains a variety of records such as standing orders and requisitions, temperature records, cleaning and disinfection logs, inventory logs;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualfications

Education, Training & Experience:

• Grade 12, Plus
• Two year’s recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Completion of an administered 5 minute typing certificate of 45wpm in the last 48 months from an approved institution (non-supervised tests are not accepted)
• Completion of a Medical Terminology course.