Medical Laboratory Assistant

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Education opportunities

Vacation entitlement

Health benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Medical Laboratory Department at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. The role involves collecting blood and handling specimens, data entry in LIS, and related clerical duties, with ECG testing as required.

This is a Relief Full Time (1.0) opportunity with rotating day, evening, and night shifts, based in Kamloops, BC. Training opportunities and competitive wages are offered within a dynamic, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus one year's recent related experience or equivalent
• Canadian Driver’s License as required by position
• Ability to type 25 WPM (5 minute invigilated typing test)

Responsibilities

• Take blood and receive samples from patients
• Prepare blood and other specimens for analysis
• Distribute specimens to departments and referral labs
• Enter data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Perform ECG testing as required

Skills

Typing 25 WPM

Education

Laboratory Assistant training program

Grade 12

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, 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

Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) is a referral centre for the South Okanagan. Our emergency department sees upwards of 40k visits, and we have 172 acute beds and 102 extended care beds and offer a full range of health services to the community.

Medical Laboratory Assistants perform a variety of duties such as taking blood and receiving samples from patients, preparing blood and other specimens for analysis, distributing specimens to departments and referral Labs, entering data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and performing related clerical duties and ECG testing as required.

This is a Relief Full Time (1.0) opportunity until return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled rotating day, evening and night shifts.

About this Location

Kamloops is where big skies, rugged landscapes, and city life come together.

This vibrant city is an outdoor lover's dream, with skiing at Sun Peaks in winter and hiking, biking, and golf in the warmer months.

The community’s downtown is full of life, from local eateries and unique shops to colorful street art and lively festivals. Whether you want to explore a market, sample local wines or catch a performance, there’s something for everyone in Kamloops.

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*