Medical Laboratory Assistant

Position Summary
Casual Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) position available now at the South Okanagan General Hospital located in Oliver B.C.

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means hours are not guaranteed and may vary and shifts may be at short notice. Casual employees are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent and temporary positions. There are many opportunities with Interior Health that begin with casual employment and lead to regular employment.

What we offer:

An attractive remuneration package

Excellent career prospects

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation starting at 4 weeks (20 days)

Medical Service Plan

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance



What will you work on:

MLA’s perform a variety of duties such as taking blood and specimen samples from patients, preparing blood and other specimens for analysis, performing routine lab tests, distributing specimens to departments and outside Labs, operating related equipment, entering data into the LIS and performing related clerical duties and ECG testing as required.

About this location:

SOGH is an active, rural hospital serving the communities of Oliver, Osoyoos, and surrounding areas that sees an average of 16,000 emergency visits per year. There are 7 Emergency beds and 18 acute care beds which regularly operate at 100% capacity. This busy hospital is co-located with an 80 bed long-term care facility and also offers outpatient Lab services.



Just a short drive from Penticton, Osoyoos and the US border, the town of Oliver is located in a picturesque valley of orchards, vineyards, lakes and waterways; in the heart of south central British Columbia known as “The Capital of Wine Country”. With its mild climate, relaxed lifestyle and scenic surroundings, Oliver is a wonderful location to call home.

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience

Grade 12

Successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program

One year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Valid BC Driver’s License

Ability to type 25 WPM *please upload a copy of an invigilated typing test dated within the last 48mths. Please note we do not accept self-administered online tests*