MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT II

Northern Health; Fraser Lake; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Vacation after one year of service

Moving expense support

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Lab Assistant for Fraser Lake Community Health Centre in British Columbia. The successful candidate will assist with specimen collection, preparation and testing, and may perform ECG or Holter monitoring as needed and explain procedures.

Routine equipment cleaning and maintenance are also part of the role. Qualifications include Grade 12 plus a Lab Assistant training program and one year of related experience, with strong communication, teamwork and organizational

Qualifications

• Grade 12, completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program plus one year of related experience or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection, preparation and testing
• Conduct inpatient/outpatient ECG or Holter testing as required and explain procedures
• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment and perform related clerical and support tasks

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Physical ability

Work organization

Equipment operation

Typing 25 wpm

Education

Grade 12 + Lab Assistant training

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a registered Lab Assistant looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Laboratory department.

Under the supervision of the Chief Technologist 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 Electrocardiogram (ECG) testing, and/or Holter monitor testing as required, and explains test procedures. Performs routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.

Qualfications

• 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 Fraser Lake Community Health Centre

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fraser Lake

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, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations 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.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.