Medical Laboratory Assistant

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Position Summary Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Princeton General Hospital in Princeton, BC. If Medical Laboratory Science is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today! Who We Are Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being a…

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Position Summary Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Princeton General Hospital in Princeton, BC. If Medical Laboratory Science is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today! Who We Are Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve. What We Offer We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career: Employee & Family Assistance Program Employer paid training/education opportunities Generous Vacation Entitlement Employer Paid Health Benefits Municipal Pension Plan Shift Premiums Competitive wages About the Job The Princeton General Hospital is a Level 1 Community Hospital in the Okanagan health service area. Located south west of Penticton, the hospital offers services including acute care, laboratory, and 24 hour emergency. Medical Laboratory Assistants perform a variety of duties such as taking blood and specimen samples from patients, preparing blood and other specimens for analysis, distributing specimens to departments and outside Labs, operating related equipment, entering data into the LIS and performing related clerical duties and ECG testing as required. This is a Relief Part Time (0.60) opportunity until the return of the incumbent. Shifts of work will be scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week 07:00 to 15:00, 06:30 to 14:30 hours. . About this Location Nestled between the Similkameen and Tulameen rivers, this charming town is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering hiking, mountain biking, fishing, golfing and skiing just minutes from town. Princeton has a lively community atmosphere, with a local Farmers' Market in the summer, unique shops and cozy cafés. With excellent schools, modern recreation facilities and an abundance of parks, Princeton provides the ideal backdrop for life, work and play. Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers! 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? Apply Today! Qualifications Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program, plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience Canadian Driver’s License as required by position Ability to type 25 WPM *5 minute invigilated typing test dated within the past 48 months from an approved institution. Please note we do not accept self-administered online tests* Comments Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups. Competition #: 02392295 Employee Type: RELIEF PART TIME (0.60 FTE) Bargaining Unit: HEU Facility: PRINCETON GENERAL HSPTL Location: Princeton Department: PGH LABORATORY Reports To: MANAGER OR DESIGNATE Hourly Wage: $31.06 Close Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Listed skills

• Health · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

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