Medical Lab Assistant: Multi-Site Travel & ECG Testing

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 35,817 - 49,593; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for multi-site duties in Courtenay, BC. The role involves specimen collection, sample preparation and analysis, with ECG testing as needed.

The position is temporary part-time (0.71 FTE) with travel between CVH and CDLS, starting Jun 7, 2026, and ending Sep 27, 2027, requiring Criminal Record Check and Blood Collection responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant program with 1 year of related experience.
• Valid BC Class 5 Vehicle Licence.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other specimens and prepare samples for analysis.
• Distribute and store samples.
• Perform urinalysis using colour-coded dipsticks.
• Perform ECG testing as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Education

Lab Assistant training program

Grade 12 or equivalent

BC Class 5 Driver Licence

Tools

ECG testing equipment

Urinalysis dipsticks

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for multi-site duties in Courtenay, BC. The role involves specimen collection, sample preparation and analysis, with ECG testing as needed.

The position is temporary part-time (0.71 FTE) with travel between CVH and CDLS, starting Jun 7, 2026, and ending Sep 27, 2027, requiring Criminal Record Check and Blood Collection responsibilities.