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Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory

Job in Courtenay, BC, Canada
Listing for: Vancouver Island Health Authority
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-02
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Medical Technologist & Lab Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Work Area (FBA Only)
Laboratory
Multi-Site
Yes
Travel Requirement
Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement
Shift Start Time/End Time
As required
Days Off
As required
Vacancy Type
Regular PT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$31.06 - $31.06
Paid FTE
0.62
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
44.5
Planned Start Date
Jul. 1 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Yes

Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics (LMPMG) is committed to enhancing patient care through the provision of consistently high quality laboratory services.
Reporting to the Team Leader, Chief Technologist or designate the Medical Laboratory Assistant performs laboratory procedures and related clerical duties. This includes blood and other specimen collection, preparing samples for analysis, distribution and storage of samples, performing laboratory tests such as urinalysis using colour-coded dipsticks and performing Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing where required.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience  Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program plus one (1) year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid BC Class 5 Vehicle Licence.

Skills And Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
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