Medical Laboratory Assistant

Interior Health; Vernon; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/educationOpport

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant for Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon, BC. You will perform blood collection, prepare specimens, run routine tests, and manage LIS data entry in a dynamic hospital lab.

The role involves rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights) as a relief full-time position until the incumbent returns, with opportunities for patient-focused care and teamwork in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program, plus one year's recent related experience or equivalent
• Canadian Driver’s License as required by position
• Typing speed 25 WPM with invigilated test within 48 months
• Experience in a fast-paced hospital lab is an asset

Responsibilities

• Take blood and specimen samples from patients and prepare for analysis
• Perform routine laboratory tests and distribute specimens
• Operate related lab equipment and enter data into LIS
• Conduct ECG testing as required and support clerical duties

Skills

Blood collection

Specimen handling

Laboratory testing

Data entry

ECG testing

Equipment operation

Education

Laboratory Assistant training program

Grade 12

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

ECG equipment

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 Venron, 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 Relief Full Time (1.00) opportunity until the return of the incumbent.

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.

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*