Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory - (212846)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Victoria is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to perform essential laboratory procedures and clerical tasks. The role involves specimen collection, testing, and requires effective communication and organizational skills. Ideal candidates will have completed a recognized training program and possess a valid BC Class 5 Vehicle Licence.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures and clerical duties.
• Blood and specimen collection, preparing samples for analysis.
• Conduct ECG testing as required.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Typing

Education

Grade 12

Laboratory Assistant training program

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics (LMPMG) is committed to enhancing patient care through the provision of high-quality laboratory services.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Chief Technologist, or designate, the Medical Laboratory Assistant performs laboratory procedures and related clerical duties. This includes blood and other specimen collection, preparing samples for analysis, distributing and storing samples, performing laboratory tests such as urinalysis using colour-coded dipsticks, and conducting Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing where required.

Travel may be required for this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program, plus one (1) year of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Class 5 Vehicle Licence.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Proficiency in operating related equipment.
• Physical capability to perform duties of the position.
• Organizational skills.
• Typing speed of 25 words per minute.

For more details, refer to the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD4564.pdf