Laboratory Assistant, Fraser Canyon Hospital

PHSA

Hope, British Columbia, Canada

3d ago

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Laboratory Assistant, Fraser Canyon Hospital

Lower Mainland Laboratories, $24.33 per hour

What you’ll do

Collect blood and other specimens and labels with relevant information according to Fraser Health policies. This includes sweat collections, breath collections, capillary gases, venous and capillary blood samples, and other specimens as required.

Assist in the collections of fine needle aspirations by providing clerical support.

Prepare specimens for analysis by centrifuging, aliquoting, and distributing specimens by priority including Microbiology, Pathology and Cytology specimens and assisting with gross exams.

Stains, mounts, and labels slides.

Perform clerical duties as required including computer data entry for patient information and tests. Communicate test results to designated parties and handles inquiries from other health team members.

Clean, operate and maintain equipment such as temperature checks on fridges, incubators, autoclaves and water bath. Inform appropriate staff of problems with equipment as per established procedure.

Prepare reagents, media, and specimen collection material and distribute as required. Receive, store and ship specimens and other materials.

Prepare, handle, and transport specimens for preanalytical and post-analytical storage, including discarding specimens as per accepted protocols.

Grade 12.

Successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

What’s in it for you

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That’s why we’re focused on your care too offering health, wellness, development programs to support you at work and at home.

Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth and development.

Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.

Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Casual Opportunity

Wage : $24.33 per hour

1275 7th Avenue, RR 4, Hope

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Rotating Shifts

Requisition Number : 093093

What we do

Lower Mainland Laboratories (LML) lmlabs.phsa.ca provides laboratory testing at 31 sites across the lower mainland and central coast of B.

C., including acute care hospital laboratories and and specialty laboratories.

Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include : Respect people Be compassionate Dare to innovate Cultivate partnerships Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs : jobs.phsa.ca / programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

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