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Laboratory Assistant

2 months ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Provincial Health Services Authority Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Assistant to join our team at the Provincial Health Services Authority. As a Laboratory Assistant, you will play a critical role in the receipt, handling, and preparation of laboratory specimens, as well as performing general laboratory and clerical procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare specimens for testing by performing duties such as preparing smears, staining and coverslipping slides, centrifugation, aliquoting, and loading samples onto specimen racks.
  • Verify that specimens meet acceptable identification criteria and verify specimen type according to established procedures, sort and assign laboratory numbers to specimens, and apply barcode labels according to established operating procedures.
  • Prepare culture media and stock solutions by performing duties such as weighing dehydrated media and chemicals, dissolving in water or other solvents, measuring pH and adjusting as required, and sterilizing by filtration or autoclaving.
  • Receive incoming specimens and requisitions and check 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.
  • Process test requisitions by entering patient data into computer systems, issue new patient identification number where required, and identify duplicate record problems, obtain or clarify missing or questionable information, correct errors and omissions in patient demographic data, and enter corrections into computer systems. Enter test requests into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Requirements
  • Grade 12
  • Successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program
  • 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
  • Ability to organize work
  • Ability to type at 25 wpm
  • Ability to operate related equipment
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
What We Offer
  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced laboratory environment
  • Competitive hourly rate of $29.27
  • Temporary, full-time position until the return of the incumbent
  • Monday to Friday schedule
  • Opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in laboratory medicine
About Us

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is a leader in healthcare in British Columbia, providing specialized health services to patients throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people, Be compassionate, Dare to innovate, Cultivate partnerships, and Serve with purpose.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background, and experience, and value a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.