• Receives patients by methods such as examining test requisitions to confirm patient demographics, checking for physician’s signature, and entering demographics into the computer system. Prints labels indicating patient information such as referring Physician, name and test, and affixing to requisition. Explains procedures for collection of laboratory specimens and responds to routine inquiries.
• Collects blood specimens from patients for tests by methods such as identifying patients, performing venipuncture and skin puncture, labeling specimens with required information and disposing of sharps.
• Prepares specimens such as blood and urine for analysis by performing duties such as checking specimen identification and requisition, identifying whether additional tests or special testing is required, separating serum or plasma from cells by centrifugation, and preparing blood films.
• Processes specimens by methods such as receiving specimens, sorting and labeling for testing, logging data into the computer database, and batching specimens for distribution. Stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Sends specimens to referral laboratories by performing duties such as logging the required information into computer database, packaging specimens according to legislated requirements, and placing in selected area at designated pick-up time.
• Performs receptionist duties such as answering telephones, responding to general inquiries from patients, nursing units, or external facilities, taking and relaying messages, paging laboratory and medical staff, relaying test results, and referring calls as appropriate.
• Prints items such as labels, computer generated blood collection lists and various reports by entering information into the computer system. Sorts, files and distributes laboratory reports to physicians and nursing staff as requested.
• Maintains work area by methods such as cleaning blood collection baskets, wiping baskets, wiping down counters and work benches with disinfectant, defrosting fridges, maintaining cryostat and frozen section rooms, identifying depleting stock, and notifying supervisor for order replacements.
• Schedules and books patient appointments utilizing a computerized scheduling system by performing duties such as receiving appointment, making follow-up appointment, making adjustment arrangements, assigning appropriate time, date and location, and contacting patient as required.
• Performs ECG testing by performing duties such as attaching electrodes to the patient, running the ECG, and printing report for designated personnel as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Grade12, successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program, plus one year recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to keyboard at 25 w.p.m

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to Work Perks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.