Laboratory Assistant - LHSC
Dynacare•Keremeos, BC
•$27 - $31•Onsite
About The Position
As a Laboratory Assistant - LHSC, you are responsible for processing blood samples and other laboratory specimens, entering requisitions and results accurately – all in a timely manner. You also play an important role in providing customer service to create the best possible patient experience. These can be stressful situations for patients, and you need to display empathy, care, and kindness. Testing results are often critical for patients, and you are there to help and make an impact on their lives.
Requirements
- CSMLS or BCSLS certified and/or a graduate of an MLA program accredited by BCSLS or equivalent awarding body (Canadian)
- Applicants with a Bachelor degree in a related scientific discipline or nursing, or international MLA or MLT qualification, AND a minimum of 1 year patient-facing phlebotomy experience may also be considered
- Customer-focused with a genuine care for patient’s health
- Demonstrate skill in phlebotomy, with the ability to manage anxious patients through the sample obtaining process in a pleasant, calming and reassuring manner
- Prioritize and self-manage within a deadline-oriented environment
- Extremely detail oriented
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, at a level that enables you to communicate instructions, clearly and understandably, to patients
- Ability to attend shifts at various LHSCs across region
- 25 to 40 words per minute typing speed required
Responsibilities
- Create an ideal customer experience that is best in class and engages with individuals around our products and services
- Accurately enter data, patient, and test information for Ministry of Health requisitions
- Obtain quality blood samples and other specimens from patients, using skillful venipuncture techniques, performed in keeping with Dynacare’s mission and values
- Sort and steer specimens and perform ECG’s
- Ensure specimens and supporting documentation are completed as required in SOPs and ready for data entry and transportation to the laboratory, following established protocols for the handling of suitable and unsuitable samples
- Ensure all confidential information is maintained in a secure fashion.
- Contribute to meeting the departmental/corporate quality metrics, regulatory compliance and quality indicators
Benefits
- Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones
- RRSP match benefits
- Employee stock purchase program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
