Posted 7 months ago
* Medical Laboratory Assistant
@ Interior Health Authority
Kelowna, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring full-time Medical Laboratory Assistants across the southern interior of British Columbia. The work involves patient blood and specimen collection, specimen preparation, routine lab testing, ECG testing and data entry into the Lab Information System. The posting mentions shift premiums and competitive wages, and a recruitment incentive of up to $20,000 for applicable positions.
Responsibilities:
- Take blood and specimen samples from patients
- Prepare specimens for analysis and perform routine lab tests
- Distribute specimens to departments and outside labs
- Operate lab equipment and perform ECG testing as required
- Enter data into the Lab Information System and perform clerical duties
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and recognized Laboratory Assistant training program
- One year of recent related experience or equivalent
- 25 WPM typing test within past 48 months
- Canadian driver's licence as required by position
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Laboratory Assistant |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Interior Health Authority
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Full company description
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
- LinkedIn followers
- 44,807
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,028
- Reported office locations
- 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Interior Health Authority
- Specialties
- Health Care
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Health Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,365 |
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If you are a qualified Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) or currently completing an MLA student practicum and do not see the exact vacancy you are looking for; then please apply to this competition and your application will be reviewed.
Who We Are:
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.
What We Offer
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Employer paid training/education opportunities
Generous Vacation Entitlement
Employer Paid Health Benefits
Municipal Pension Plan
Shift Premiums
Competitive wages
About the Job:
Interior Health Authority is seeking Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our team of Lab professionals across the sunny southern interior of British Columbia. Our region is a world-renowned vacation destination, offering hot summers and milder winters, envious lifestyle and recreation choices and career opportunities to match your aspirations.
MLAs perform a variety of duties such as taking blood and specimen samples from patients, preparing blood and other specimens for analysis, performing routine lab tests, distributing specimens to departments and outside labs, operating related equipment, entering data into the Lab Information System (LIS) and performing related clerical duties and ECG testing as required.
About our Locations:
Whether you are looking for a big city, smaller town or rural community, we have the position and location to suit. APPLY TODAY and you could be joining our stellar team of Lab professionals!
Okanagan: Beautiful beaches, lakes, orchards, vineyards, golfing and world-class ski resorts all just minutes away from the main centres of Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Oliver.
Thompson Cariboo Shuswap: Spectacular scenery, agricultural abundance, provincial parks, culturally and historically rich communities such as Williams Lake, Kamloops, Salmon Arm and Revelstoke.
Kootenay’s: The wilderness capital of BC offers majestic mountain ranges, glacier-fed lakes and lush forests for skiing, hiking, biking and camping. Home to sunny, laid back communities like Cranbrook, Trail, Nakusp and Grand Forks.
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today!
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!
Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!
Qualfications
Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program, plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Canadian Driver’s License as required by position
Ability to type 25 WPM *5 minute invigilated typing test dated within the past 48 months from an approved institution. Please note we do not accept self-administered online tests*
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