Medical Laboratory Assistant

Interior Health; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP for employees and family

Employer paid training/education

Generous vacation entitlement

Employer paid health benefits

Municipal pension plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC. The role focuses on specimen collection, preparation, routine testing, LIS data entry, and ECG testing in a busy lab setting.

Permanent part-time (0.50) with rotating evening shifts from 12:00 to 20:00. Ideal candidates have Grade 12, a recognized Lab Assistant program, and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus recognized Laboratory Assistant training and 1 year of related experience, or equivalent
• Must have Canadian Driver's License as required by position
• Typing test: 25 WPM with a 5-minute timed test from approved institution

Responsibilities

• Take blood and specimen samples from patients
• Prepare blood and other specimens for analysis
• Perform routine laboratory tests
• Distribute specimens to departments and external labs
• Operate related equipment and enter data into LIS
• Perform related clerical duties and ECG testing as required

Skills

Driver's license

Typing 25 WPM

Education

Grade 12

Laboratory Assistant training program

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Medical Laboratory Department at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC. If Medical Laboratory Science is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About the Job

East Kootenay Regional Hospital is a 75 bed acute care hospital with a medium size Laboratory offering Core Lab, Microbiology, Histology, Pathology, collections and accession services. It is considered a regional referral site for selected testing and there are 30 Medical Laboratory Technologists, and 25 Medical Laboratory Assistants employed in various disciplines.

Medical Laboratory Assistants perform a variety of duties such as taking blood and specimen samples from patients, preparing blood and other specimens for analysis, performing routine laboratory tests, distributing specimens to departments and outside Laboratories, operating related equipment, entering data into the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and performing related clerical duties and ECG testing as required.

This is a Permanent Part Time (0.50) opportunity.

Shifts of work will be scheduled rotating evenings from 12:00 to 20:00 hours.

About this Location

Nestled in the heart of the Kootenay region, Cranbrook is a vibrant city offering a perfect balance of urban amenities and outdoor adventure. With the stunning Rocky Mountains as its backdrop, the area is a haven for hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and fishing. Cranbrook is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, including the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel and local art galleries. Its lively community spirit and access to nearby resorts like Kimberley make Cranbrook an ideal destination for both relaxation and adventure.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?

Qualfications

• Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program, plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Canadian Driver’s License as required by position
• Ability to type 25 WPM *5 minute invigilated typing test dated within the past 48 months from an approved institution. Please note we do not accept self-administered online tests*