RETURN TO JOB BOARDMedical Lab Assistant
- Posted by: Interior Health Authority
- Closing Date: Sep 21, 2022
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City:
Williams Lake, BC
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Rate of Pay:
Hourly
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Positions Available:
1
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Type:
Full Time
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Duration:
Permanent
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Avg. Hours/Week:
40
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Education:
High School, College
Position Summary
Medical Lab Assistant opportunity available at the Cariboo Memorial Hospital. THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A $5,000 SIGNING BONUS!
The MLA performs a variety of duties within the Hospital which may include: taking blood 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 LIS and performing related clerical duties. Performs Holter monitor set-up & placement and ECG testing as required.
Interior Health offers competitive pay plus applicable shift premiums and relocation assistance. Generous employer paid vacation, sick time, extended health, dental benefits, a range of employee services and access to training and career development opportunities.
Community Profile: As the largest and fastest growing city in the area, Williams Lake serves as a business, industrial, and service hub for many outlying communities. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts are drawn to the area’s natural amenities. World-class mountain bike trails, miles of hiking and skiing terrain, and hundreds of lakes for kayaking, rafting, boating, fishing, and camping. The surrounding pristine wilderness provides unlimited recreation combined with the convenience of city living.
Qualifications
- Grade 12
- Successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program
- One year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Valid BC Driver’s License
- Ability to type 25 WPM *please upload a copy of an invigilated typing test dated within the last 48mths. Please note we do not accept self-administered online tests*
What will you do:
Variety of duties within the Hospital which may include: taking blood 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 LIS and performing related clerical duties. Performs Holter monitor set-up & placement and ECG testing as required.
APPLY TODAY:
https://jobs.interiorhealth.ca/job/williams-lake/medical-lab-assistant/602/29423921136
Perks & Benefits
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Caring is at the heart of who we are. We strive to live out our vision: Health and well-being for all, as we deliver hospital, community and long-term care services to the over 834,000 people across British Columbia’s southern Interior region. For more than 20 years, Interior Health has worked together with partners and communities, inspired by innovation and the pursuit of a healthier tomorrow. We want you to enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and get to know the people around you. The range of careers at IH includes: financial advisors who oversee health care resources, technology professionals who support digital health services; nurses, food and nutrition staff, plant services and support workers in health-care facilities, and allied health and physicians on the front line of patient care. Care Lives Here.