Medical Laboratory Assistant – Laboratory

Job title:

Medical Laboratory Assistant – Laboratory

Company

Island Health

Job description

Close DateLocationComox Valley Hospital – Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary)
Courtenay Downtown Lab Services – Courtenay, BC V9N 6P5 CA
Cumberland Health Centre – Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 CAWork Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteYesTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirementShift Start Time/End TimeVariesDays OffAs requiredVacancy TypeRegular PTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$29.27 – $29.27Paid FTE0.74Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS52.50Planned Start DateJul. 1 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC 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 applicants**Relief position- Must be able to work all shifts, including nights. Variable schedule**Additional 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

Expected salary

Location

Courtenay, BC – Comox, BC

Job date

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 02:51:13 GMT

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