Original job description
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, in Vernon 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
Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) is in the Okanagan health service area and responsible for providing core medical and surgical specialty services to patients throughout its service area. Located in Vernon, between Kelowna and Kamloops, VJH offers services including core physician specialties, Laboratory, 24-hour emergency and trauma services, acute and obstetrical care.
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 Laboratory Information System (LIS) and performing related clerical duties and ECG testing as required.
This is a Permanent Part Time (0.63) opportunity.
Shifts of work will be scheduled rotating days, evenings and nights.
About this Location
Vernon is where lakeside charm, local legends, and adventure collide. With 301 days of sunshine, pristine lakes, endless forests, and a trail system that’s earned us the title of Trails Capital of BC, it’s an outdoor lover’s paradise.
But that’s not all - Vernon is a place of vibrant community, fertile vineyards, and fascinating people, always ready for fun, inspiration, or a good story. Whether you’re hiking, biking, or simply soaking in the beauty, there’s no shortage of unforgettable moments here.
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 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
The posting seeks an experienced, reliable, flexible, and motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant who is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. No specific education, certification, or years-of-experience requirements are stated.
Skills
- Blood Collection
- Specimen Collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Specimen Distribution
- 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
- Generous Vacation Entitlement
- Employer-Paid Health Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Shift Premiums
- Competitive Wages
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Administrative
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
- Hospital
- Acute Care
- Obstetrical Care
- Emergency And Trauma Services
- Rotating Shifts
- Part-Time
- Permanent Position
