Medical Laboratory Assistant

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Kelowna is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers competitive wages and excellent benefits, including a pension plan and generous vacation entitlement. Candidates should have a passion for medical laboratory science and experience in specimen collection and routine lab tests. The Kelowna location offers beautiful views and a vibrant community, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Experience in collecting blood and specimen samples.
• Proficient in performing routine lab tests.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and enter data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Taking blood and specimen samples from patients.
• Preparing specimens for analysis.
• Distributing specimens to departments.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Motivation

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Kelowna General Hospital in Kelowna, 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

• 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 Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) Laboratory is our largest and most specialized 24 / 7 lab and progressive teaching facility. The Lab consists of hundreds of team members who work collaboratively in a variety of disciplines such as Phlebotomy, Accession, Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, Microbiology, Histology and Molecular.

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 lab tests, distributing specimens to departments and outside Labs, operating related equipment, entering data into the LIS and performing related clerical duties and ECG testing as required.

This is a Permanent Full Time (1.00) opportunity.

About this Location

Enjoy the stunning views of Okanagan Lake with beach days and water activities in the summer, and explore the nearby mountains for hiking, biking and skiing throughout the year.

Kelowna is renowned for its world-class wineries, plus, the vibrant arts and culture scene and array of local restaurants and shops add to the city’s dynamic lifestyle.

With endless outdoor adventures, fresh local flavors, and a welcoming community, Kelowna is the perfect place to live, work and explore.