Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0600-1400,0630-1430,0700-1500,0730-1530,0800-1600,0900-1700,1500-2300 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $29.27 - $29.27 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date May. 6 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics (LMPMG) is committed to enhancing patient care through the provision of consistently high quality laboratory services.
Reporting to the Team Leader, Chief Technologist or designate the Medical Laboratory Assistant performs laboratory procedures and related clerical duties. This includes blood and other specimen collection, preparing samples for analysis, distribution and storage of samples, performing laboratory tests such as urinalysis using colour-coded dipsticks and performing Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing where required.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And ExperienceGrade 12, successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program plus one (1) year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid BC Class 5 Vehicle Licence.
Skills And Abilities Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Ability to operate related equipment. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to organize work. Ability to type at 25 wpm. Link to Full Job Descriptionhttps://jd.viha.ca/JD4564.pdf
Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU