Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Kamloops, BC, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, 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 Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Laboratory strives to provide safe, convenient, respectful and accessible laboratory services to our patients. Programs and services include chemistry, hematology, microbiology, histopathology, cytology, and transfusion medicine. RIH is a tertiary hospital and a 24/7 operation with state of the art equipment, acting as a regional referral site.
Medical Laboratory Assistants perform a variety of duties such as taking blood and specimen samples from patients, preparing blood and other specimens for analysis, distributing specimens to departments and outside Labs, operating related equipment, entering data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and performing related clerical duties as required.
This is a Permanent Part Time (0.72) opportunity.
Shifts of work will be scheduled rotating days, evenings and nights.
About this Location
Kamloops is where big skies, rugged landscapes, and city life come together.
This vibrant city is an outdoor lover's dream, with skiing at Sun Peaks in winter and hiking, biking, and golf in the warmer months.
The community’s downtown is full of life, from local eateries and unique shops to colorful street art and lively festivals. Whether you want to explore a market, sample local wines or catch a performance, there’s something for everyone in Kamloops.
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 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!
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 Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Laboratory strives to provide safe, convenient, respectful and accessible laboratory services to our patients. Programs and services include chemistry, hematology, microbiology, histopathology, cytology, and transfusion medicine. RIH is a tertiary hospital and a 24/7 operation with state of the art equipment, acting as a regional referral site.
Medical Laboratory Assistants perform a variety of duties such as taking blood and specimen samples from patients, preparing blood and other specimens for analysis, distributing specimens to departments and outside Labs, operating related equipment, entering data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and performing related clerical duties as required.
This is a Permanent Part Time (0.72) opportunity.
Shifts of work will be scheduled rotating days, evenings and nights.
About this Location
Kamloops is where big skies, rugged landscapes, and city life come together.
This vibrant city is an outdoor lover's dream, with skiing at Sun Peaks in winter and hiking, biking, and golf in the warmer months.
The community’s downtown is full of life, from local eateries and unique shops to colorful street art and lively festivals. Whether you want to explore a market, sample local wines or catch a performance, there’s something for everyone in Kamloops.
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 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!
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Responsibilities
Collect blood and other specimens from patients, prepare samples for analysis, and distribute specimens to laboratory departments and external laboratories. Operate related equipment, enter information into the Laboratory Information System, and perform associated clerical duties.
Requirements
The posting seeks an experienced, reliable, flexible, and motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant who is interested in working in a fast-paced laboratory environment. No specific education, certification, or years-of-experience requirement is stated.
Skills
- Blood Collection
- Specimen Collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Specimen Distribution
- Laboratory Equipment Operation
- Laboratory Information System Data Entry
- Clerical Duties
- 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
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Administrative
Keywords
- Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Royal Inland Hospital
- Interior Health
- Laboratory Services
- Chemistry
- Hematology
- Microbiology
- Histopathology
- Cytology
- Transfusion Medicine
- Blood Collection
- Specimen Collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Specimen Distribution
- Laboratory Equipment
- Laboratory Information System
- LIS
- Data Entry
- Clerical Duties
- Patient Services
- Tertiary Hospital
- Rotating Shifts