Position Summary
Are you a Laboratory Assistant looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Laboratory department.
Under the supervision of the Chief Technologist or designate, the Laboratory Assistant performs specimen collection, preparation and testing, and performs related clerical and other laboratory support functions. Performs inpatient and/or outpatient Electrocardiogram (ECG) testing, and/or Holter monitor testing as required, and explains test procedures. Performs routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work:
Days, Evenings - 06:00 to 14:00, 14:00 to 22:00, 05:30 to 13:30, 07:30 to 15:30, 09:00 to 17:00, Rotating
About University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC)
UHNBC is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region, and a hub for specialized health services. It's also a teaching hospital:
- Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
- Hosts residents in UBC's Family Practice Residency Program
- Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.
UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:
- Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
- State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
- Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
- MRI unit
UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.
About Prince George
Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
- Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
- Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
- Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
- Employee referral program
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
- 'Loan Forgiveness Programs' are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
Important Application Information
As part of your application process, you will need to upload:
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications, such as program certificates or diplomas, transcripts, etc.
It is recommended to include a cover letter and resume.
International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps on our Northern Health careers page.
Qualifications
Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program plus one (1) year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Physical ability to perform duties
- Organizational skills
- Ability to operate related equipment
- Typing speed of 25 w.p.m.
About Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 km², offering health services in over 50 communities and serving a population of 300,000. Employing over 7,000 staff, it provides hospital and community-based healthcare, with various career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other health services in Northern BC.
