Medical Laboratory Assistant - South Okanagan

Valley Medical Laboratories is a private medical laboratory providing diagnostic services to the Okanagan Valley from Osoyoos to Lumby since 1969. With a reputation for providing timely, accurate results and excellent customer service, Valley Medical Laboratories employs over 150 team members across 14 locations. We are looking for a team member to join our growing organization.

A casual Medical Laboratory Assistant position is available in the South Okanagan Patient Service Centers - Penticton & Osoyoos. This is a day shift position working the the South Okanagan Patient Service Centers with opportunity to work as a mobile collector.

Current shift are scheduled between 7:30am and 4:30pm - Monday through Friday covering prescheduled vacation time and last minute sick calls.

The job of a Medical Laboratory Assistant includes but is not limited to greeting the patient, data entry, phlebotomy, ECGs, and the preparation of samples for transport.

• Correctly identify and amend patient identification.
• Specimen collection and its requirements, i.e., labelling, handling, preparation, storage, packaging, unpacking, transporting and disposal.
• Successfully complete appropriate phlebotomy collections through use of venipuncture and micro collection techniques.
• Successfully complete ECGs in compliance to VML procedures.
• Provide accurate specimen collection instructions to patient.
• Acquire and adhere to proper documentation requirements for Chain of Custody procedures.
• Process specimens according to facility protocol.
• Proper use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Maintenance, cleaning, and stocking of laboratory supplies.

Required Skills :

• Computer literacy required
• Effective time management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective problem solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently when require

Qualifications :

• Successful completion or enrollment in a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant training program
• One year’s experience (preferred)
• A valid B.C. Drivers License (preferred)
• Successful Criminal Record Check
• Ability to type 40 WPM
• Registration with BCSMLS or CSMLS

As mandated by the BC Ministry of Health, vaccination against COVID-19 is currently an employment requirement for employment at Valley Medical Laboratories.

Job Type : Casual

Benefits :

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations: Valley Medical Laboratories is committed to providing a safe environment for our employees and the patients we serve. Strict COVID-19 precautions are in place.