MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT II

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit packages

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership"

Short commute

Job summary

Northern Health - BC is seeking a registered Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Laboratory department at University Hospital Of Northern BC (UHNBC). You will perform specimen collection, preparation and testing, and conduct ECG/ Holter testing as required, under supervision.

The position includes rotating shifts and on-site work in Prince George. UHNBC is a major acute care facility serving Northern BC, with opportunities for professional development, moving support, and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Medical Laboratory Assistant.
• Experience in specimen collection, preparation and testing.
• Ability to perform inpatient and/or outpatient ECG testing and Holter monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection, preparation and testing.
• Perform inpatient and/or outpatient ECG testing and/or Holter monitoring.
• Explain test procedures and maintain laboratory equipment cleanliness.

Skills

Specimen collection

Laboratory testing

ECG testing

Holter monitoring

Clerical duties

Tools

ECG equipment

Holter monitor

Job description

Are you a registered Medical Laboratory 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.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings - 05:00 to 13:00, 06:00 to 14:00, 07:30 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:00, 13:00 to 21:00, Rotating

University Hospital Of Northern BC (UHNBC) Is The Largest Acute Care Facility Within The Northern Health Region, And a Hub For Specialized Health Services. It's Also a Teaching Hospital

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC's Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.