Medical Laboratory Assistant

Interior Health Authority; Trail; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training

Generous vacation entitlement

Employer paid health benefits

Municipal pension plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant for a full-time role at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, BC. This hospital provides essential medical services and is dedicated to health and community well-being.

The position involves taking blood samples, preparing specimens for analysis, and performing routine laboratory tests. Trail offers a vibrant lifestyle with outdoor activities and a strong community.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Assistant or similar role.
• Ability to take blood and specimen samples from patients.
• Proficient in operating laboratory equipment and performing clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Take blood and specimen samples from patients.
• Prepare blood and specimens for analysis.
• Perform routine lab tests and distribute specimens.

Skills

Blood specimen sampling

Routine lab tests

Data entry

ECG testing

Equipment operation

Job description

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 the Kootenay 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.

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada.