Laboratory Assistant

3 months ago

Surrey, Canada PHSA Full time

**Laboratory Assistant**

Pre and Post Analysis

Surrey Memorial Hospital

The Laboratory Assistant performs specimen collection, preparation and testing and performs related clerical functions.

**What you’ll do**
- Collects 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. Assists in the collections of fine needle aspirations by providing clerical support.
- Prepares 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.
- Performs clerical duties as required including computer data entry for patient information and tests. Communicates test results to designated parties and handles inquiries from other health team members.
- Cleans, operates and maintains equipment such as temperature checks on fridges, incubators, autoclaves and water bath. Informs appropriate staff of problems with equipment as per established
- procedure.
- Prepares reagents, media, and specimen collection material and distributes as required. Receives, stores and ships specimens and other materials. Prepares, handles, and transports specimens for preanalytical
- and post-analytical storage, including discarding specimens as per accepted protocols.
- Loads specimens for analysis on barcode enhanced automated and semi-automated equipment only.
- Performs laboratory tests such as urine dipsticks and glucose tests using urinalysis machines and glucose meters. Performs simple tests such as occult blood and pregnancy tests. Plates microbiology
- specimens.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area according to established policies and procedures including stocking adequate levels of supplies at workstations.
- Assists with clerical functions such as counting inventory and notifying appropriate staff of inventory levels as per procedure.
- Schedules and books appointments and enters and verifies patient registration information as required.
- Provides assistance as required by performing ECG testing by attaching electrodes to patients and operating equipment according to standard procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**What you bring**

Qualifications
- 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.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the positions.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to keyboard at 25 w.p.m.

Skills & Knowledge
- 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).

**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**:Temporary, Part-Time - Until return of incumbent

**Wage**:$29.27 / Hour
**Location**:13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC V3V 1Z2
**Closing date**:Applications accepted until position is filled
**Hours of Work**:Various
**Requisition # **172770E

**What we do**

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) provides laboratory testing at 31 sites across the lower mainland and central coast of BC, including acute care hospital laboratories and sp

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