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Medical Laboratory Assistant
@ Interior Health Authority
Williams Lake, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a relief part-time (0.50) Medical Laboratory Assistant at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake, BC, until the incumbent returns. The work covers specimen collection, sample preparation, routine lab tests and LIS data entry. Shifts are scheduled Mondays, Fridays and alternating Saturdays.
Responsibilities:
- Collect blood and specimen samples from patients
- Prepare specimens for analysis and run routine lab tests
- Distribute specimens to departments and outside laboratories
- Enter data into the Laboratory Information System
- Perform ECG testing as required
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 education
- Completion of a recognized laboratory assistant training program
- One year of recent related experience or equivalent
- Typing speed of 25 WPM on an invigilated test within 48 months
- Canadian driver's licence as required by position
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- 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 | 20 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Medical Laboratory Assisting |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training |
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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
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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 | 1,354 |
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Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake, BC. If Medical Laboratory Science is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!
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
Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) has 28 inpatient beds, 14 Emergency beds plus a trauma room, in addition to a 4-bed ICU and obstetrics unit. CMH is a very close-knit team of multi-disciplinary professionals, and we pride ourselves on supporting one another in the Lab, and across the facility.
The fast pace, acuity and unique needs of every patient offer the opportunity to learn and develop your skill set. CMH is a diverse care environment that is undergoing expansion and there are opportunities in the Lab and other departments, as the site and community grows. You will be a part of the bigger IH network with access to colleagues, resources, employee services, education and training; whatever direction your career takes you.
Medical Laboratory Assistants perform a variety of duties such as taking blood and specimen samples from patients, preparing blood and other specimens for analysis, performing routine laboratory tests, distributing specimens to departments and outside Laboratories, operating related equipment, entering data into the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and performing related clerical duties and ECG testing as required.
This is a Relief Part Time (0.50) opportunity until the return of the incumbent.
Shifts of work will be scheduled Monday, Fridays and alternating Saturdays.
About this Location
Surrounded by rugged forests and stunning lakes, Williams Lake is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. From hiking, fishing, and boating in the warmer months to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter, the area offers year-round adventure just outside your door.
Beyond outdoor recreation, Williams Lake has a growing local business scene with unique eateries, cafes, and farmers' markets. It’s a place where families can access schools, parks, and community amenities while enjoying affordable living. Whether you're seeking a more relaxed pace of life or looking for an outdoor basecamp to explore the vast wilderness, Williams Lake offers the perfect balance of adventure and convenience.
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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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