MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT II

Northern Health; Dawson Creek; Hybride; CAD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Vacation 4 weeks

Moving expenses

Résumé du poste

Northern Health in Dawson Creek is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Laboratory department. Responsibilities include specimen collection, preparation and testing, and related clerical support, with ECG or Holter testing as required.

Under general supervision, you will perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance and ensure test procedures are explained to patients. This role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and self-direction in a dynamic health-care

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Lab Assistant training and 1 year related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsabilités

• Perform specimen collection, preparation and testing.
• Conduct inpatient/outpatient ECG and Holter monitoring testing as required.
• Explain test procedures to patients.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.

Connaissances

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Organization

Equipment operation

Typing 25 wpm

Formation

Grade 12

Lab Assistant training program

Description du poste

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Laboratory department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Laboratory Assistant performs specimen collection, preparation and testing, and performs related clerical and other laboratory support functions. Performs inpatient and/or outpatient Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing, and/or Holter monitor testing as required, and explains test procedures. Performs routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program plus one (1) year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to type at 25 w.p.m.

Where you will be working

Facility

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Dawson Creek and District Hospital.

Construction is underway on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, anticipated to open in Spring 2027. This state-of-the-art facility will be over 50% bigger than the current hospital and will feature 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded and enhanced services to meet the growing needs of the community. Designed with innovation and comfort in mind, the new hospital represents a transformative step forward in health care for the region. To learn more, visit Let's Talk DCDH.

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Dawson Creek.

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organisations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.