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Laboratory Assistant - (BCGEU) - Part Time Regular (Float) - Parksville, BC
Parksville, British Columbia, Canada
On-site · $31.44–$34.02/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026
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As a Laboratory Assistant you will be responsible for the specimen collection process, from greeting patients through to preparation of specimens for transportation. This is an important role in patient care and our business and will let you see the difference that you make in patients’ lives.
Status: Part Time Regular (Float)
Schedule: Various Shifts
Additional requirements: This is for a part time float for the Parksville, Qualicum and Port Alberni PSCs. Hours will be 20-37.5 hours per week. Must be available for all hours Mon-Sat and have reliable transportation. At times, may be required to travel to surrounding teams.
Number of positions: 3
Start date: 10 August 2026
Union: This position is under the BCGEU Collective Agreement
This vacancy is for an existing position
Your responsibilities will include:
- Greet and request required information from patients, explain the specimen collection process, and ensure patients have followed necessary test protocol prior to specimen collection.
- Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect holter monitors, 24- hour blood pressure monitoring, and perform ECG tracings.
- Perform special test collections, such as medical/legal drug screens, paternity tests, and clinical trials, and complete related documentation.
- Maintain client relationships, including responding to inquiries and following up on requests.
- Complete data entry of required patient demographics, requisition information, and other information related to processing test results.
- Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.
What you will bring to the role:
- Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent related experience such as working as a healthcare professional with previous training or experience in phlebotomy, intravenous infusion and/or intravenous therapy (e.g. nurses, infusion therapist, cardiac technologist etc.).
- ECG training or experience is an asset.
- Proficient data entry skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively relate to patients and health care providers.