Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory

Island Health

  • Nanaimo, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Close DateLocationNanaimo Regional General Hospital - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time0600 to 1000, 0600 to 11:00Days OffRotatingVacancy TypeTemp PTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$29.27 - $29.27Paid FTE0.42Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS30Planned Start DateJan. 8 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Feb. 28 2025Pending Return of IncumbentYesCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics (LMPMG) is committed to enhancing patient care through the provision of consistently high quality laboratory services.Reporting to the Team Leader, Chief Technologist or designate the Medical Laboratory Assistant performs laboratory procedures and related clerical duties. This includes blood and other specimen collection, preparing samples for analysis, distribution and storage of samples, performing laboratory tests such as urinalysis using colour-coded dipsticks and performing Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing where required.Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceGrade 12, successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program plus one (1) year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid BC Class 5 Vehicle Licence.Skills And Abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to organize work.
  • Ability to type at 25 wpm.
Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicants4 on 4 off positionAdditional ClausesVaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.Requisition CAFacilities SubsectorAffiliation/UnionHEU

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