Medical Laboratory Assistant

Interior Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Vacation entitlement

Health benefits

Pension plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for Kelowna General Hospital in Kelowna, BC. This role involves collecting blood and specimens, preparing samples for analysis, and performing routine tests in a fast-paced lab environment.

The position supports a 24/7 laboratory and requires a recognized training program, plus recent related experience. Rotating evening and night shifts are possible, with benefits and employer-paid training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant program.
• Strong data entry and clerical accuracy.
• Good typing speed and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Take blood and specimen samples from patients.
• Prepare blood and other specimens for analysis.
• Perform routine lab tests and distribute specimens to departments.
• Operate related equipment and enter data into the LIS.
• Perform ECG testing as required.

Skills

Typing 25 WPM

Education

Lab 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 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.

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

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

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.

Qualifications

• 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
• Valid BC 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*