Medical Laboratory Assistant

Interior Health; Trail; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Training opportunities

Vacation entitlement

Health benefits

Pension plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Medical Laboratory Department at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, 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.

Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBH) is a 75 bed acute care site serving the Kootenay Boundary health service area.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent education/training.

Responsibilities

• Take blood and specimen samples from patients.
• Prepare blood and other specimens for analysis.
• Perform routine lab tests.
• Distribute specimens to departments and outside labs.
• Operate related equipment.
• Enter data into the LIS and perform related clerical duties.
• Perform ECG testing as required.

Skills

Typing 25 WPM

Education

Grade 12

Lab Assistant training

Job description

Position Summary

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

Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBH) is a 75 bed acute care site in theKootenay Boundary health service area and responsible for providing core medical and surgical specialty services. Located in Trail, between Grand Forks and Nelson, KBH offers services including core physician specialties, 24 houremergency and trauma services, Level2 laboratory, acute and obstetrical care, psychiatry, and chemotherapy.

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 (1.0) opportunity.

Shifts of work will be scheduled rotating days, evenings and nights.

About this Location

Set along the Columbia River in the West Kootenays, Trail is a vibrant town offering easy access to both outdoor recreation and rich local culture. In the warmer months, residents and visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and fishing, while winter brings skiing, snowshoeing, and other snow activities.

With its lively downtown, strong sense of community, and a variety of local businesses and cultural events, Trail offers a well-rounded lifestyle for everyone. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or someone who enjoys small-town charm, Trail is the perfect place to call home.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 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!

Qualfications

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

Canadian 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*