Laboratory Assistant

4 weeks ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant/Clerk to join our team at Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS). As a Laboratory Assistant/Clerk, you will play a critical role in supporting the laboratory team by preparing specimens for testing, verifying specimen information, and processing test requisitions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare specimens for testing by performing duties such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and loading samples.
  • Verify specimen type and assign laboratory numbers to specimens in accordance with established procedures.
  • Receive and process incoming specimens, requisitions, and checks for accuracy and completeness of information.
  • Process test requisitions by entering patient data into computer systems and issuing new patient identification numbers as required.
  • Respond to requests for test results and direct requests according to established procedures.
  • File and organize records, such as requisitions and statistical information.
  • Identify and communicate operational issues and computer/equipment-related problems to supervisor.
  • Store and retrieve specimens under appropriate conditions and document and ship samples to other laboratories and discard samples according to established procedures.

Requirements

  • Grade 12, medical terminology, and two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Ability to keyboard at 25 wpm.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to organize work.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • 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 Offer

  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Professional development opportunities through in-house training programs.
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan and psychological health and safety programs.
  • 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).

About Us

PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). We are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices and are seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at https://www.phsa.ca/careers/indigenous-recruitment.

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