Medical Laboratory Assistant

Olive Fertility Centre; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to assume full responsibility for laboratory samples and perform phlebotomy. The ideal candidate will have a Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate, at least one year of experience, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This role offers a fixed-term contract with a competitive pay rate, alongside several employee benefits. The position requires in-person work at the facility in Vancouver, BC.

Benefits

Company events

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate.
• Minimum of one year’s recent related experience in relevant laboratory disciplines.
• Previous experience with phlebotomy required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and train new phlebotomists.
• Maintain manuals and process laboratory test requisitions.
• Manage equipment related to phlebotomy.
• Monitor integrity of specimen collection processes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of laboratory testing techniques

Ability to work collaboratively

Independent work and prioritization

Ability to operate computerized systems

Confidentiality awareness

Physical ability for the position

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Department: Laboratory

Reports To: Clinical Pathologist/Lab Supervisor

Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose, and Commitment of the Endocrine Lab: Reporting to Dr. Rennie Chong-kit, the Medical Laboratory Assistant assumes responsibility for all samples collected, received, and analysed in accordance with established laboratory standard operating procedures. Equally important, as a member of a small, independent diagnostic centre, the MLA works collaboratively with all members of the team performing a wide variety of tasks.

Key Areas of Involvement

• Performs phlebotomy
• Trains new phlebotomists
• Maintains all phlebotomy manuals
• Maintains test specimen requirement manuals
• Processes all laboratory tests requisitions and specimens.
• Manages, maintains, and controls equipment in relation to phlebotomy and daily laboratory duties.
• Ensures proper technique is applied in compliance with laboratory procedures involving patient care.
• Monitors and maintains the integrity of patient specimen collection processes.
• Assists with supply and equipment inventory and ordering.
• Reports any significant problems to the Lab Supervisor.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience

• Successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate.
• Minimum of one year’s recent related experience in the relevant laboratory discipline(s).
• Previous experience with phlebotomy.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Up to date knowledge of relevant laboratory testing, techniques, methods, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize issues and workload, and complete assigned work.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computerized information systems.
• Acute awareness of confidentiality and the need to keep all patients and personnel-based discussions to areas away from patients.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate

• Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education Required

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Experience Required

• MLA: 1 year (required)

Work Location

In person