Uncertified Laboratory Assistant - LHSC (Trainee) - September 2026 Intake

Dynacare•Kelowna, BC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Student Trainee Program position at Dynacare, offering an opportunity to learn while earning alongside knowledgeable professionals in the healthcare industry. The role involves the pre and post-analytical processing of laboratory specimens and accurate, timely entry of requisitions, while ensuring quality control checks and standards are met. Contributions in this role significantly impact downstream solutions and treatments critical to saving lives.

Requirements

Excellent data entry skills required (minimum 40 words per minute)
Registered with Thompson Rivers University MLA Certificate Program
Completion of Medical Terminology course
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team centered environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Omnitech Data Entry system/LIS

Responsibilities

Pre and post-analytical processing of laboratory specimens
Accurate and timely entry of requisitions
Ensuring quality control checks and standards are run as required
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