Medical Laboratory Assistant

Interior Health Authority; Penticton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Employer paid health benefits

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Penticton, BC is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant to join Penticton Regional Hospital. You will perform duties related to blood collection, specimen receipt, preparation for analysis and LIS data entry.

This is a permanent part-time position (0.74) with rotating day/evening/night shifts in a dynamic hospital setting, offering benefits and opportunities to grow within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Performing related clerical duties and ECG testing as required.

Job description

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

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

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 Permanent Part Time (0.74) opportunity.

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

About this Location

Enjoy beach days, boating and the iconic channel float in the summer, and visit the surrounding mountains for hiking, biking and skiing throughout the year. Penticton is home to over 80 wineries, plus breweries, cideries and distilleries, all within walking or biking distance of downtown. Explore local markets, great eateries and a vibrant arts and culture scene. With endless outdoor recreation, family fun and a welcoming community, there’s something for everyone in Penticton.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.

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?