Laboratory Assistant

1 week ago


Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada LifeLabs Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Laboratory Assistant to join our team at LifeLabs. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our specimen collection process, from greeting patients to preparing specimens for transportation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Specimen Collection and Preparation: Greet and request required information from patients, explain the specimen collection process, and ensure patients have followed necessary test protocol prior to specimen collection.
  • Phlebotomy and Specialized Collections: Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect holter monitors, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, and perform ECG tracings.
  • Special Test Collections: Perform special test collections, such as medical/legal drug screens, paternity tests, and clinical trials, and complete related documentation.
  • Client Relationships and Data Entry: Maintain client relationships, including responding to inquiries and following up on requests, and complete data entry of required patient demographics, requisition information, and other information related to processing test results.
  • Specimen Preparation and Transportation: Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.
Requirements
  • Education and Experience: Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent related experience such as working as a healthcare professional with REQUIRED previous training or experience in phlebotomy (blood draws), intravenous infusion and/or intravenous therapy (e.g. nurses, infusion therapist, cardiac technologist etc.).
  • ECG Training or Experience: ECG training or experience is an asset.
  • Data Entry Skills: Proficient data entry skills.
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
  • Teamwork and Problem-Solving: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.
  • Transportation: The successful candidate must have transportation.
What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary: The hiring range is $25.27 - $30.05.
  • Employee Benefits: Eligibility to participate in LifeLabs' group benefits plan, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a retirement savings plan.
  • Vacation Entitlement: Entitlement to vacation, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
  • Employee Wellness: Access to an award-winning Wellness Program focused on supporting total health and well-being.
  • Employee Giving Program: Eligibility to participate in the Employee Giving program, supporting Canadian Registered Charities or Non-Profit Organizations.


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