Laboratory Assistant (BCGEU) - Temporary - Full Time - Gibsons, BC

Job summary

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for greeting patients, explaining the specimen collection process, and performing phlebotomies and ECG tracings. They must also ensure accurate data entry of patient information and prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Job details

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for greeting patients, explaining the specimen collection process, and performing phlebotomies and ECG tracings. They must also ensure accurate data entry of patient information and prepare specimens for transportation and testing. Candidates must have completed a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or possess equivalent experience in phlebotomy and intravenous therapy. Strong communication, customer service, and data entry skills are required to maintain high standards of patient care and confidentiality.

What you’ll do

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for greeting patients, explaining the specimen collection process, and performing phlebotomies and ECG tracings. They must also ensure accurate data entry of patient information and prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or possess equivalent experience in phlebotomy and intravenous therapy. Strong communication, customer service, and data entry skills are required to maintain high standards of patient care and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Wellness Days
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Financial Planning Tools
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Membership Reimbursement
• WorkPerks
• Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Phlebotomy
• Specimen collection
• ECG tracings
• Data entry
• Customer service
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Patient privacy
• Confidentiality
• Holter monitor connection
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Medical documentation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative

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