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: December 6th - January 3rd (extension opportunities available)
- Location: Smithers, BC
- Schedule & Shifts: Full-time hours Sun-Wed, 7: 30- 15: 30 (shifts are subject to facility operational needs)
- Job Type: Contract | Travel Allied Roles
Connect With Us
Email: robin.singh@russelltobin.com
Contact: 587-205-0473
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.
