Laboratory Assistant, Accessioning, Specimen
5 months ago
**Laboratory Assistant, Accessioning, Specimen Procurement**
Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services
Vancouver, BC
**What you’ll do**
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- Receive incoming specimens and requisitions and checks for accuracy and completeness of information such as personal health number, name, date of birth and tests required. Contact physicians or labs for missing information and make necessary corrections.
- Perform venipuncture and micro blood collections from patients, collecting specimens according to the requirements of tests as indicated in requisitions.
- Under the supervision of a Registered Technician or Technologist, perform duties such as operating ECG equipment during stress testing and related procedures and scanning recordings from equipment such as holter monitors and pacemakers.
- Process test requisitions by entering patient data into computer systems, issue new patient identification information where required and identify duplicate record problems, obtain or clarify missing or questionable information, correct errors and omissions in patient demographic data and enters corrections into computer systems. Enter test requests into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Prepare test runs by pulling specimens for worksheet, matching specimens and requisitions. Assign accessioning numbers to requisitions and corresponding specimens.
- Prepare, record and send specimens and appropriate request forms to outside/referral laboratories and hospitals according to Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and other regulatory requirements.
- Centrifuge blood and body fluids.
- Aliquot blood and other body fluid samples in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintain daily cleaning and disinfection of work areas and equipment according to established schedule and procedures by performing duties such as: preparing fresh disinfectant solutions, wiping bench tops and equipment following established procedures, cleaning centrifuges and testing and maintaining the section safety eyewash and shower according to established weekly and monthly procedures. Perform waste management duties as per standard operating procedures.
- Perform the dip stick portion of routine urinalysis.
**What you bring**
**Qualifications**:
- Completion of Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program plus one (1) year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
You will also have
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to type 25 wpm.
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
**What we bring**
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, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
**Job Type**:Regular, Part-Time (FTE 0.41)
**Wage**:$29.27/hour
**Location**:600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4E6
**Applications will be accepted until position is filled.**
**Hours of Work**:Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Stats, Shift times for Saturday/Sunday/STAT: 0700-1100, Monday Shift start times: 0700/0730/0800/0830/0900
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