Medical Laboratory Assistant Ii

Northern Health; Smithers; Presencial; CAD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Vacation – 4 weeks after 1 year

Moving expenses for eligible positions

Employee referral program

Training & leadership development

Outdoor activities access

Loan forgiveness programs

Descripción de la vacante

Northern Health in Smithers, BC, is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Laboratory department. The role covers specimen collection, preparation and testing, ECG and Holter monitoring, and related clerical tasks under supervision.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 with a recognized Lab Assistant program and at least one year of related experience, strong communication, organization, and equipment handling skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy health

Formación

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work well with others
• Physical ability to carry out duties and operate equipment

Responsabilidades

• Perform specimen collection, preparation and testing.
• Conduct ECG and Holter monitoring as required.
• Handle routine clerical tasks and equipment cleaning/maintenance.

Educación

Lab Assistant training program

Descripción del empleo

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.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Days - 06:45 to 14:45, 07:45 to 15:45, 09:00 to 17:00, Rotating

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:

Bulkley Valley District Hospital

Community:

Smithers

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!

• 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.