Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory - (217876)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Nanaimo is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant responsible for performing laboratory procedures, including blood collection and specimen analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education and a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program, with strong communication and organizational skills. This role may require travel as part of operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program, and one year of recent related experience.
• Valid BC Class 5 Vehicle Licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures and related clerical duties.
• Conduct blood and specimen collection and laboratory tests.
• Prepare and distribute samples for analysis.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interact effectively with others

Proficiency in operating related equipment

Physical ability to perform duties

Organizational skills

Typing speed of 25 words per minute

Education

Grade 12, recognized 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 continuous improvement of 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 consistently 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 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, and 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 ability to perform duties.
• Organizational skills.
• Typing speed of 25 words per minute.

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