Laboratory Assistant, Mount St. Joseph Hospital – LM Labs

Job title: Laboratory Assistant, Mount St. Joseph Hospital – LM Labs

Job description: Laboratory Assistant

Mount St. Joseph Hospital, LM Labs, Vancouver BC, $25.31 per hour

What you’ll do

• Receive patients by methods such as examining test requisitions to confirm patient demographics, checking for physician’s signature, and entering demographics into the computer system. Print labels indicating patient information such as referring Physician, name and test, and affixing to requisition. Explain procedures for collection of laboratory specimens and respond to routine inquiries.
• Collect blood specimens from patients for tests by methods such as identifying patients, performing venipuncture and skin puncture, labeling specimens with required information and disposing of sharps.
• Prepare specimens such as blood and urine for analysis by performing duties such as checking specimen identification and requisition, identifying whether additional tests or special testing is required, separating serum or plasma from cells by centrifugation, and preparing blood films.
• Process specimens by methods such as receiving specimens, sorting and labeling for testing, logging data into the computer database, and batching specimens for distribution. Store specimens according to established procedures.
• Send specimens to referral laboratories by performing duties such as logging the required information into computer database, packaging specimens according to legislated requirements, and placing in selected area at designated pick-up time.
• Perform receptionist duties such as answering telephones, responding to general inquiries from patients, nursing units, or external facilities, taking and relaying messages, paging laboratory and medical staff, relaying test results, and referring calls as appropriate.
• Print items such as labels, computer generated blood collection lists and various reports by entering information into the computer system. Sort, file and distribute laboratory reports to physicians and nursing staff as requested.

What you bring

• Completion of Grade12
• Successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program
• One (1) year recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

You have demonstrated ability to:

• Keyboard 25 w.p.m.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Organize work.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.

What’s in it for you

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.
• 12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Temporary, Part-Time (May 17, 2023 – 0.80 FTE)
Wage: $25.31 per hour
3080 Prince Edward St, Vancouver, BC

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Saturday to Wednesday; 0630 – 1130 / 0800 – 1600

What we do

Lower Mainland Laboratories (LML) provides laboratory testing at 31 sites across the lower mainland and central coast of B.C., including acute care hospital laboratories and and specialty laboratories.

Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

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Labor Agreement Facilities Subsector
Requisition # 107160E-2355715
Work Site 3080 Prince Edward St, Vancouver, BC
Job Type Temporary, Part-Time
Temporary Duration 24 Months
Salary/Rate $25.31 / Hour
FTE 0.80
Hours of Work 0630 – 1130 / 0800 – 1600
Work Days Saturday to Wednesday
Expiry Date 06-Jun-2021

Company: Provincial Health Services Authority

Expected salary: $25.31 per hour

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Sun, 09 May 2021 01:48:27 GMT