Original job description
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton, 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
The successful applicant will be primarily located at the Penticton Regional Hospital and will be required to work shifts and cover collections at the nearby Summerland Health Centre. An unrestricted class 5 drivers license is a requirement of this position.
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 Permanent Full Time (1.00) opportunity.
Shifts of work will be scheduled rotating days, evenings and nights.
About this Location
Enjoy beach days, boating and the iconic channel float in the summer, and visit the surrounding mountains for hiking, biking and skiing throughout the year.
Penticton is home to over 80 wineries, plus breweries, cideries and distilleries, all within walking or biking distance of downtown. Explore local markets, great eateries and a vibrant arts and culture scene.
With endless outdoor recreation, family fun and a welcoming community, there’s something for everyone in Penticton.
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 and other specimens from patients, prepare specimens for analysis, perform routine laboratory tests, and distribute specimens to internal departments and external laboratories. Operate related equipment, enter information into the laboratory information system, perform clerical duties, and conduct ECG testing as required.
Requirements
An unrestricted Class 5 driver's license is required, and the successful applicant must be able to work rotating day, evening, and night shifts. The role involves working primarily at Penticton Regional Hospital and covering collections at Summerland Health Centre; no specific education or years of experience requirement is stated.
Skills
- Blood Collection
- Specimen Collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Laboratory Equipment Operation
- Laboratory Information System Data Entry
- Clerical Duties
- Electrocardiogram Testing
- Flexibility
- Reliability
Benefits
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Employer-Paid Training And Education Opportunities
- Vacation Entitlement
- Employer-Paid Health Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Shift Premiums
- Competitive Wages
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Blood Collection
- Specimen Collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Routine Laboratory Tests
- Specimen Distribution
- Laboratory Equipment
- Laboratory Information System
- Data Entry
- Clerical Duties
- ECG Testing
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Rotating Shifts
- Patient Care
- Hospital
- Health Centre
