medical laboratory assistant

Island HealthPort Hardy, BCJob Bankpaskelbta 2026-09-21
Privaloma:Security

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. Clinical/medical laboratory assistant.

Work setting:

Hospital medical laboratories.

Tasks:

  • Collect blood, tissue or other samples from patients.
  • Log patient samples and prepare them for testing.

Security and safety:

  • Criminal record check.
  • Driver's validity licence check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Ability to work independently.
  • Hand-eye co-ordination.
  • Walking.
  • Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

  • Client focus.
  • Efficient interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral communication.
  • Initiative.
  • Judgement.
  • Organized.
  • Reliability.
  • Team player.

Screening questions:

  1. Do you have experience working in this field?.
  2. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Shift. Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend.

Health benefits:

  • Dental plan.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Health care plan.
  • Paramedical services coverage.
  • Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

  • As per collective agreement.
  • Group insurance benefits.
  • Life insurance.
  • Night shift premium.
  • Pension plan.

Long term benefits:

  • Long-term care insurance.
  • Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

  • Learning/training paid by employer.
  • Other benefits.
  • Parking available.
  • Wellness program.

Support for Indigenous people:

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .