Laboratory Clerk

Kelowna General Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Laboratory Clerk to join their team in Kelowna, B.C.! This position works in outpatient order entry and registration for the laboratory.

This position works days, evenings, nights: 07:00 to 15:00, 08:00 to 16:00, 11:00 to 19:00, 15:00 to 23:00

Days off:
Rotating

How will we help you grow?
Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

What will you work on?
This position performs a variety of clerical and receptionist duties such as:

• Scheduling appointments, performing computer entry, filing, telephoning, faxing, and invoicing;

• Receives and registers patients by obtaining necessary information for patient data and test entry into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) according to established procedures;

• Receives, processes, and prepares (centrifuges) patient samples in accordance with established procedures;

• Prioritizes workflow and prepares (packages) samples for send-out in accordance with all transportation regulations and procedures;

• Mails and distributes patient reports as required;

• Distributes, files, retrieves, and disposes of laboratory specimens, slides, and blocks;

• Maintains laboratory inventory and supplies;

• Maintains a variety of records such as standing orders and requisitions, temperature records, cleaning and disinfection logs, inventory logs;

• Performs other related duties as required.

What should your application include?

• A 5-minute typing test (45+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). for testing details.

• A Medical Terminology Certificate

• Your Resume outlining two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;

• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week).

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?