Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory - (219630)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support high-quality laboratory services. Responsibilities include specimen collection, preparing samples for analysis, and performing tests such as urinalysis and ECG when necessary. Strong attention to patient care and safety is expected. This position may require travel in the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory procedures.
• Ability to perform specimen collection and laboratory tests.
• Familiarity with clerical duties related to laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures and clerical duties.
• Collect blood and other specimens for testing.
• Prepare and manage laboratory samples for analysis.

Job description

Overview

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 responsibility shared by everyone; as such, 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 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 other specimen collection, preparing samples for analysis, distribution and storage of samples, performing laboratory tests such as urinalysis using colour-coded dipsticks and performing Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing where required.

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