Medical laboratory technologist Jobs in Colwood, BC

For over 50 years LifeLabs has beenCanadas leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose treat monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible accurate and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators operatingCanadasfirst commercial genetics lab and the countrys largest online patient portal with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results than112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs laboratories annually and our team of more than 6000 passionate caring and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition sample being tested or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Best Employers reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring agility teamwork and a customercentered approach. As part of this commitment LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

As a Laboratory Assistant you will be responsible for the specimen collection process from greeting patients through to preparation of specimens for transportation. This is an important role in patient care and our business and will let you see the difference that you make in patients lives.

Status : Casual Float

Schedule : Monday through Saturday

Additional requirements : no guarantee of hours scheduled when applicable

Number of positions : 1

Start Date : ASAP

Union : This is part of the BCGEU collective agreement

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Greet and request required information from patients explain the specimen collection process and ensure patients have followed necessary test protocol prior to specimen collection.
• Perform phlebotomies connect / disconnect holter monitors 24 hour blood pressure monitoring and perform ECG tracings.
• Perform special test collections such as medical / legal drug screens paternity tests and clinical trials and complete related documentation.
• Maintain client relationships including responding to inquiries and following up on requests.
• Complete data entry of required patient demographics requisition information and other information related to processing test results.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

What you will bring to the role :

LifeLabs compensation programs are commensurate based on the role skill effort responsibility and working conditions irrespective of gender race ethnicity beliefs age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources opportunities as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In addition to a competitive compensation package LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program specific to the job position. Your package may include :

In accordance with LifeLabs Accessibility Policy and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation please contact your recruiter or email emailprotected .

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs. Vaccinations and / or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments or through employerled vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

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Key Skills

Employment Type : Hourly

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 25 - 30

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