Original job description
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Boundary District Hospital in Grand Forks, 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:
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Employer paid training/education opportunities
Generous Vacation Entitlement
Employer Paid Health Benefits
Municipal Pension Plan
Shift Premiums
Competitive wages
About The Job
Boundary Hospital is a 12-bed community hospital where a large team of healthcare professionals facilitate a range of interdisciplinary health services including 24/7 Emergency, medical and surgical services, community health programming as well as Laboratory and X-Ray.
Medical Laboratory Assistants performs a variety of duties within the Laboratory such as taking blood samples from patients, preparing blood and other specimens for analysis, distributing specimens to Laboratory departments and outside Laboratories, operating related equipment, entering data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and performing related clerical duties. They shall also perform ECG testing as required.
This is a Permanent Part Time (0.70) opportunity.
Shifts of work will be scheduled rotating day shifts.
About this Location
A hidden gem surrounded by mountains and rivers, outdoor adventure is right at your doorstep in Grand Forks. In every season, the stunning landscapes invite you to explore the beauty of the region.
Local art galleries, cozy cafes, a bustling farmers' market, unique murals and live music add color and life to the town’s charming streets.
When you’ve had your fill of outdoor recreation and cultural experiences, Grand Forks invites you to slow down and savour all that life here has to offer.
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today!
Come join our team and see why we’re 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!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Collect blood samples, prepare specimens for analysis, and distribute specimens to laboratory departments and external laboratories. Operate related equipment, enter data into the Laboratory Information System, perform clerical duties, and conduct ECG testing as required.
Requirements
The posting seeks an experienced, reliable, flexible, and motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant for a fast-paced laboratory environment. No specific education, certification, or years-of-experience requirements are stated.
Skills
- Blood Collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Specimen Distribution
- Laboratory Equipment Operation
- Laboratory Information System Data Entry
- Clerical Duties
- ECG Testing
- Flexibility
- Reliability
Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employer-Paid Training and Education Opportunities
- Generous Vacation Entitlement
- Employer-Paid Health Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Shift Premiums
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Administrative
Keywords
- Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Laboratory
- Blood Collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Specimen Analysis
- Specimen Distribution
- Laboratory Equipment
- Laboratory Information System
- LIS
- Data Entry
- ECG Testing
- Clerical Duties
- Hospital
- Healthcare
- Interdisciplinary Health Services
- Emergency Services
- Medical Services
- Surgical Services
- Part-Time
- Rotating Day Shifts
