Medical Laboratory Assistant

Interior Health; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, BC. You will take blood and specimens, prepare samples for analysis, and perform routine lab tests in a fast-paced environment.

This permanent part-time position (0.63) involves rotating days, evenings, and nights, with duties including LIS data entry and related clerical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program.
• At least one year of recent related experience.
• Canadian Driver's License as required by position.

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 Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Perform ECG testing as required.

Skills

Typing 25 WPM

Education

Grade 12

Laboratory Assistant training program

1 year of related experience

Job description

Position Summary

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

Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) is in the Okanagan health service area and responsible for providing core medical and surgical specialty services to patients throughout its service area. Located in Vernon, between Kelowna and Kamloops, VJH offers services including core physician specialties, Laboratory, 24-hour emergency and trauma services, acute and obstetrical care.

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 Laboratory Information System (LIS) and performing related clerical duties and ECG testing as required.

This is a Permanent Part Time (0.63) opportunity.

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

About this Location

Vernon is where lakeside charm, local legends, and adventure collide. With 301 days of sunshine, pristine lakes, endless forests, and a trail system that's earned us the title of Trails Capital of BC, it's an outdoor lover’s paradise.

But that's not all-Vernon is a place of vibrant community, fertile vineyards, and fascinating people, always ready for fun, inspiration, or a good story. Whether you're hiking, biking, or simply soaking in the beauty, there's no shortage of unforgettable moments here.

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?

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*