Patient-Centered Lab Assistant — Blood & Specimen Processing

Dynacare; Penticton; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Employer award

Health benefits

Internal mobility

RRSP match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Dynacare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant – LHSC (Float) to process blood samples and other specimens with care and precision. You will enter requisitions and results, support patient interactions, and float across South Okanagan LHSC sites to ensure timely, accurate laboratory work.

The role is full-time with varied hours across Mon-Fri, onsite at multiple locations. CSMLS/BCSLS certification or MLA/MLT qualification is preferred, with 1 year patient-facing phlebotomy for consideration.

Qualifications

• CSMLS/BCSLS certification or MLA/MLT qualification is required or eligible.
• Phlebotomy experience with patient handling and calming anxious patients.
• Strong data entry and accuracy for Ministry of Health requisitions.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate patient data and test information entries.
• Obtain quality blood samples and specimens using venipuncture.
• Ensure specimens and documentation are ready for transport to the lab.
• Maintain confidentiality and support quality metrics and regulatory compliance.
• Attend shifts across LHSC locations in the region.

Skills

CSMLS/BCSLS certified

Phlebotomy proficiency

Customer-focused

Typing speed 25-40 wpm

Work across LHSCs region

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor in related science

Nursing degree

MLA/MLT qualification (international)

Job description

Dynacare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant – LHSC (Float) to process blood samples and other specimens with care and precision. You will enter requisitions and results, support patient interactions, and float across South Okanagan LHSC sites to ensure timely, accurate laboratory work.

The role is full-time with varied hours across Mon-Fri, onsite at multiple locations. CSMLS/BCSLS certification or MLA/MLT qualification is preferred, with 1 year patient-facing phlebotomy for consideration.