An exciting new opportunity is available for a Phlebotomist at Shuswap Lake General Hospital. If you have a passion for a career in healthcare and would enjoy the rewards and challenges of shift work in a busy hospital setting, then we encourage you to apply

**What will you work on**

The Phlebotomist performs duties such as taking blood samples from patients, distributing specimens to Lab departments and clerical tasks such as entering data into the Laboratory Information System as required for specimen collection process.
**Days of work are rotating and shift times are day, evening and night shifts including weekends and stat holidays**
- Resume indicating one year of recent related Laboratory or Healthcare experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- A cover letter. Please tell us why this opportunity is of interest to you and confirm your availability to start in mid-November
- Education certifications or transcripts

**About this location**

Shuswap Lake Hospital is a small 40-bed Level 2 acute care Hospital in the Thompson-Cariboo-Shuswap health service area. Located in Salmon Arm, B.C the hospital offers services including surgical, inpatient, obstetrics and 24-hour emergency.

Salmon Arm lies in the heart of BC, nestled between the beautiful mountains and hills of the Shuswap Region. Located right on the serene Shuswap Lake, Salmon Arm is midway between Calgary and Vancouver (around 5hrs by car in either direction) and Kelowna international airport is a short 1.5hr drive away. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails and endless year-round outdoor recreational activities surround this pristine town, which draws in tourists from all over the world with its countless opportunities for adventure.

**Reasons to Apply**

Interior Health offers so many great benefits and services Competitive pay plus shift premiums, the opportunity to work with a diverse team, generous employer-paid vacation, sick time, extended health & dental; as well as education and career development opportunities.

Grade 10 plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Health-related post-secondary education, training and experience are considered an asset.
Successful applicants will be available to start in mid-November

Skills and Abilities:

- 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.