Posted 4 days ago
Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory Services - Regular Part-Time
@ Yukon Hospital
Whitehorse, Yukon
Overview
Yukon Hospital is hiring a regular part-time Laboratory Assistant (0.5 FTE) in Laboratory Services. The role draws blood and urine samples, performs ECGs, Holter monitors and pulmonary function tests, prepares specimens for referral laboratories, and does clerical work. The posting states a pay range of $35.94 to $45.47 per hour and a PSAC bargaining unit position.
Pay:
$35.94–$45.47 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Collect outpatient and inpatient blood and urine samples
- Perform ECGs, Holter monitors and pulmonary function tests
- Prepare and dispatch specimens to referral laboratories
- Receive specimens from health centres and perform clerical duties
Requirements summary:
- Medical Laboratory Assistant certification or equivalent experience
- CPR, TDG and ECG interpretation certifications (or within 6 months)
- 30 wpm keyboarding with under 5% error rate
- Demonstrated phlebotomy skills including newborns and infirm patients
- Previous healthcare setting experience an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPR, TDG, ECG interpretation |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Medical Laboratory Assistant |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Wellness, Transit support, Home office allowance |
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Yukon Hospital
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Full company description
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time. Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon’s primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging. Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,000
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 195
- Reported office locations
- 5 Hospital Road, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 3H7, CA
- 817 Ravenhill Drive, PO Box 866, Watson Lake, YT Y0A 1C0, CA
- 501 Sixth Avenue, PO 870, Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Other recorded names
- Yukon Hospital
- Yukon Hospitals
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- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Whitehorse, YT |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 50 |
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Regular Part Time Position - (0.5 FTE)
This position is at the L06 level with an hourly pay range of $35.94 - $45.47
(PSAC Bargaining Unit)
Reporting to the Manager, Laboratory Services and working closely with the Laboratory Technologists the incumbent administers out-patient and in-patient blood and urine sampling, electrocardiograms, holter monitors, and pulmonary function tests; prepares and dispatches specimens to referral laboratories; receives specimens from the Health Centers; performs clerical and other related duties.
Knowledge and skills required:
- Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology;
- Demonstrated keyboarding ability of 30 wpm with less than 5% error rate;
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality;
- Ability to understand and follow all applicable policies and procedures;
- Understanding of basic laboratory technical testing;
- Ability to perform ECG and PFT;
- Demonstrated ability to perform phlebotomy on all clients including the newborn and infirm;
- Ability to work safely and follow universal precautions;
- Ability to maintain inventory and keep workspace clean and tidy;
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment;
- Strong attention to details;
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Professionalism, thoroughness, punctuality, reliability and tact;
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision;
- Ability to work in a team environment and foster team dynamics;
- Cross cultural awareness.
The successful candidate will have certification as a Medical Laboratory Assistant with an accredited institution with practical experience in a medical laboratory setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPR, TDG and ECG interpretation certifications are a requirement for this position, or must obtain within 6 months of hire. Previous employment in a health care setting would be considered an asset.
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Closing Date: 4:00pm November 16, 2026
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