Posted 3 months ago
Medical Laboratory Assistant IV
@ Interior Health Authority
Cranbrook, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Assistant IV at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC, for a permanent full-time role. The work supports core lab, microbiology, histology, pathology, and specimen collection services on Monday to Friday day shifts with weekends and statutory holidays off. Pay is competitive, with shift premiums and a recruitment incentive of up to $20,000 possible for eligible positions.
Responsibilities:
- Perform laboratory testing and specimen processing in core lab, microbiology, histology and pathology
- Collect and accession patient specimens
- Support laboratory operations and quality control
- Provide supervisory oversight within the laboratory team
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 education
- Recognized Laboratory Assistant training program
- Three years of recent related experience
- One year of supervisory experience
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence where required
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 1+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Medical 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 | 1,357 |
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Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant IV to join our Medical Laboratory Department at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, 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
East Kootenay Regional Hospital is a 75 bed acute care hospital with a medium size Laboratory offering Core Lab, Microbiology, Histology, Pathology, collections and accession services. It is considered a regional referral site for selected testing and there are 30 Medical Laboratory Technologists, and 25 Medical Laboratory Assistants employed in various disciplines.
This is a Permanent Full Time (1.0) opportunity.
Shifts of work will be scheduled Monday to Friday day shifts with weekends and stats off.
About this Location
Nestled in the heart of the Kootenay region, Cranbrook is a vibrant city offering a perfect balance of urban amenities and outdoor adventure. With the stunning Rocky Mountains as its backdrop, the area is a haven for hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and fishing.
Cranbrook is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, including the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel and local art galleries. Its lively community spirit and access to nearby resorts like Kimberley make Cranbrook an ideal destination for both relaxation and adventure.
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 three year's recent, related experience, including one year in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License as required by position
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