MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT

Northern Health - BC • Part-time • Prince George, BC, CA • 1d ago

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Assistant to support the Laboratory department.

Under the supervision of the Chief Technologist or designate, the Laboratory Assistant performs specimen collection, preparation and testing, and performs related clerical and other laboratory support functions. Performs inpatient and/or outpatient Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing, and/or Holter monitor testing as required, and explains test procedures. Performs routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, 05:30 to 13:30, 06:00 to 14:00, 07:30 to 15:30, 09:00 to 17:00 (rotating)

University Hospital Of Northern BC (UHNBC) Is The Largest Acute Care Facility Within The Northern Health Region, And a Hub For Specialized Health Services. It’s Also a Teaching Hospital

Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program
Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
MRI unit

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
Employee referral program
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
“Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Important Note

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation: