Medical Laboratory Assistant

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Medical Laboratory Department at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. The role involves taking blood samples, preparing specimens for analysis, and various clerical duties. Ideal candidates will be reliable, flexible, and have a passion for laboratory science. This relief full-time opportunity features rotating shifts and offers a range of employee benefits. Join us in providing accessible lab services in a vibrant community!

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Reliable and flexible individual with a passion for Medical Laboratory Science.
• Experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to perform various clerical duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blood and specimens for analysis.
• Distribute specimens to departments and outside labs.
• Perform related clerical duties as required.

Skills

Taking blood and specimen samples

Operating lab equipment

Data entry into Laboratory Information System

Job description

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, apply today!

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

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

• 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

The Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Laboratory strives to provide safe, convenient, respectful and accessible laboratory services to our patients. Programs and services include chemistry, hematology, microbiology, histopathology, cytology, and transfusion medicine. RIH is a tertiary hospital and a 24/7 operation with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, acting as a regional referral site.

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

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

Shifts of work will be scheduled rotating days and evenings 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 Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as 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?

Apply Today!