Medical Laboratory Assistant | Specimen Procurement

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a dynamic team at a leading hospital. This role involves essential tasks such as taking blood samples, preparing specimens for analysis, and performing routine lab tests. The laboratory environment is fast-paced and collaborative, providing opportunities for professional growth and development. The position is located in the beautiful city of Kelowna, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant community. If you are passionate about medical laboratory science and want to make a difference in healthcare, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Experience in blood specimen collection and performing routine lab tests.
• Proficient in data entry and clerical duties in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Taking blood and specimen samples from patients for analysis.
• Preparing specimens and performing routine lab tests as required.

Skills

Blood specimen collection

Data entry into LIS

Routine lab tests

Clerical duties

Education

Certification in Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

ECG equipment

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Kelowna General Hospital in Kelowna, BC. If Medical Laboratory Science is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

1. Employee & Family Assistance Program
2. Employer paid training/education opportunities
3. Generous Vacation Entitlement
4. Employer Paid Health Benefits
5. Municipal Pension Plan
6. Shift Premiums
7. Competitive wages

About The Job

The Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) Laboratory is our largest and most specialized 24/7 lab and progressive teaching facility. The Lab consists of hundreds of team members who work collaboratively in a variety of disciplines such as Collections, Accession, Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, Microbiology, Histology, AP and Molecular.

Medical Laboratory Assistants perform a variety of duties such as taking blood and specimen samples from patients, preparing blood and other specimens for analysis, performing routine lab tests, distributing specimens to departments and outside Labs, operating related equipment, entering data into the LIS and performing related clerical duties and ECG testing as required.

This is a Relief Full Time (1.00) opportunity until the return of the incumbent.
About this Location

Enjoy the stunning views of Okanagan Lake with beach days and water activities in the summer, and explore the nearby mountains for hiking, biking and skiing throughout the year. Kelowna is renowned for its world-class wineries, plus, the vibrant arts and culture scene and array of local restaurants and shops add to the city’s dynamic lifestyle.

With endless outdoor adventures, fresh local flavors, and a welcoming community, Kelowna is the perfect place to live, work and explore.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.C’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!