Medical 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.
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https://jobs.interiorhealth.ca/job/williams-lake/medical-lab-assistant/602/29423921136