Part Time Medical Laboratory Assistant

Enhance patient care as a Medical Laboratory Assistant at Comox Valley Hospital, Courtenay, BC. This part-time role involves specimen collection, testing, and clerical duties across multiple sites.

Join the Department of Laboratory Medicine within Vancouver Island Health Authority, focusing on quality healthcare. As a part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will perform laboratory tests like urinalysis and ECGs while managing sample preparation and distribution. With travel required between facilities, a valid BC Class 5 Vehicle License is essential for facilitating operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect blood and other specimens with care

• Prepare samples for laboratory analysis efficiently

• Perform urinalysis using colour-coded dipsticks

• Conduct Electro Cardiogram (ECG) tests when required

• Manage clerical duties related to lab operations

Requirements:

• Grade 12 education with Laboratory Assistant training

• One year of related experience or equivalent

• Valid BC Class 5 Vehicle License

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to operate laboratory equipment safely

Support patient care and safety through your valuable work in the laboratory.