Medical Laboratory Assistant

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

The Interior Health Authority is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant for the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. This permanent part-time position (0.72) involves rotating days and evenings in a dynamic laboratory environment.

Responsibilities include collecting blood, preparing specimens, handling materials for analysis, and entering data into the LIS, with opportunities for training and benefits as part of IH's employment packages.

Qualifications

• Duties require accurate blood and specimen handling.
• Data entry into LIS and related clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Performing related clerical duties as required.

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

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 Permanent Part Time (0.72) opportunity.

Shifts of work will be scheduled rotating days and evenings.

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.