Posted 25 days ago
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory
@ Island Health
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Assistant to perform laboratory procedures and clerical duties, including specimen collection, sample preparation, distribution and storage, and tests such as urinalysis and ECG.
Responsibilities:
- Collect blood and other specimens
- Prepare samples for analysis
- Distribute and store samples
- Perform urinalysis and ECG testing where required
- Carry out related clerical duties
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 education
- Recognized Laboratory Assistant training program
- One year of recent related experience
- Valid BC Class 5 Vehicle Licence
- Ability to type at 25 wpm
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BC Class 5 Vehicle Licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Laboratory Assistant |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,258 |
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 Experience
Grade 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.
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