Medical Laboratory Assistant
- BC, Canada
- British Columbia, Canada, Canada
$38 to $45 CAD / hour · Contract
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- $38 to $45 CAD / hour
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Original job description
About Us: Russell Tobin is a leading workforce solutions provider connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities across Canada. We are committed to supporting healthcare professionals with flexible contract opportunities while helping healthcare facilities meet their staffing needs.
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Position Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is responsible for collecting, processing, preparing, and handling patient specimens for laboratory testing. The role involves performing blood collection (phlebotomy), receiving and labelling samples, maintaining accurate patient records, and ensuring specimens are properly stored and transported for analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect blood and other biological specimens through venipuncture and other collection techniques.
- Receive, label, sort, process, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
- Ensure accurate patient identification and specimen documentation.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment according to established procedures.
- Follow infection prevention, safety, and quality assurance protocols.
- Maintain specimen integrity, proper storage, and timely transportation.
- Assist laboratory technologists with routine laboratory duties.
- Provide professional and compassionate patient care during specimen collection.
Qualifications:
- Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Previous experience in a clinical or hospital laboratory setting preferred.
- Experience in phlebotomy and specimen collection.
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures, safety standards, and infection control.
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rate: CAD $38- $45per hour
- Facility-provided accommodation for the duration of the assignment
- 24*7 Support for the best contract experience
- Professional development opportunities, including continuing education support
- Round-trip airfare reimbursement
- Paid travel time at regular hourly rates, capped at 7.5 hours each way
- Opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience while working in a supportive healthcare environment
Position Details
- Assignment Length: 4-13 weeks (extension opportunities available)
- Location: Multiple locations across British Columbia (Prince George Terrace, Sechelt, Quesnel, etc.) Canada (On-site)
- Schedule & Shifts: Full-time hours; Day, Evening, and Night shifts based on facility requirements
- Job Type: Contract | Travel Nursing
Connect With Us
Email: vanshika.aggrawal@russelltobin.com
Contact: 778-326-0682
Equal Opportunity Statement
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision-making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local law.
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Responsibilities
Collect, receive, label, process, prepare, store, and transport patient specimens while maintaining accurate identification and documentation. Operate laboratory equipment, follow safety and quality protocols, assist laboratory technologists, and provide compassionate care during specimen collection.
Requirements
A Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate or equivalent qualification is required, and previous clinical or hospital laboratory experience is preferred. Candidates should have phlebotomy and specimen collection experience, knowledge of laboratory procedures and infection control, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and with a healthcare team.
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Specimen Collection
- Specimen Processing
- Specimen Preparation
- Patient Identification
- Specimen Documentation
- Laboratory Equipment Operation
- Infection Prevention
- Laboratory Safety
- Quality Assurance
- Specimen Storage and Transport
- Patient Care
- Communication
- Organization
- Recordkeeping
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Facility-Provided Accommodation
- 24/7 Support
- Professional Development
- Continuing Education Support
- Round-Trip Airfare Reimbursement
- Paid Travel Time
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Hiring contact email
vanshika.aggrawal@russelltobin.com
Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Specimen Collection
- Biological Specimens
- Specimen Processing
- Specimen Preparation
- Patient Identification
- Specimen Labelling
- Patient Records
- Laboratory Testing
- Laboratory Equipment
- Laboratory Procedures
- Infection Prevention
- Infection Control
- Safety Protocols
- Quality Assurance
- Specimen Integrity
- Specimen Storage
- Specimen Transportation
- Patient Care
- Clinical Laboratory
- Hospital Laboratory
- Multidisciplinary Healthcare Team