Laboratory Assistant – Student Trainee Program Interested in a career where you have the opportunity to learn as you earn?
Student positions at Dynacare are a great opportunity to work side-by-side with some of the most knowledgeable people in the healthcare industry!
- We believe that healthcare is a team effort.
- We work together to achieve only the best results for the people in our communities!
- We always pursue opportunities to improve the lives we touch.
- We are excited to offer YOU an opportunity to be a part of this team.
- Are YOU ready to join our Laboratory Assistant Trainee Program?
- As an Uncertified Laboratory Assistant – Student Trainee you will be responsible for the pre and post analytical processing of laboratory specimens and/or entering requisitions accurately and in a timely manner while ensuring quality control checks and standards are run as required.
- Your contributions will make a difference and will greatly impact the downstream solutions and treatment critical to saving someone’s life.
Status
- Casual
- Hours of
- Work:
- Mon-
- Fri, hours vary based on operation need
- Location:
- Kelowna,
- Vernon,
- Penticton
- Discipline:
- LHSC
- Workstyle: 100% onsite
- Why
- Dynacare is an amazing place for
- YOU: Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all
- How
- YOU will make a difference: Create an ideal customer experience that is best in class and engages with individuals around our products and services Accurately enter data, patient, and test information for Ministry of Health requisitions Obtain quality blood samples and other specimens from patients, using skillful venipuncture techniques, performed in keeping with Dynacare’s mission and values Sort and steer specimens and perform ECG’s Ensure specimens and supporting documentation are completed as required in SOPs and ready for data entry and transportation to the laboratory, following established protocols for the handling of suitable and unsuitable samples Ensure all confidential information is maintained in a secure fashion. Contribute to meeting the departmental/corporate quality metrics, regulatory compliance and quality indicators
- What
- YOU bring to the role: Excellent data entry skills required (minimum 40 words per minute) Registered with Thompson Rivers University MLA Certificate Program Completion of Medical Terminology course Excellent verbal and written English communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team centered environment
- Nice to have: Knowledge of Omnitech Data Entry system/LIS Working Conditions Normal office environment Medical laboratory environment Required walking with repetitive motions May sit or stand for prolonged period of time with extensive computer use Required to lift a maximum of 30 pounds as required Exposed to bio-hazardous substances, temperature differences and noise variances At times might require frequent standing, sitting, bending, etc.
- Pay rate: $21.00 per hour. The hiring pay range has been established; however, the final pay offer will be determined by taking into consideration various factors including but not limited to, level of experience and education requirements. Passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care? Please apply today and let us open the door to your extended career journey. Dynacare has been a “Top Employer” for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we’re proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care – we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.
Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees. In accordance with provincial legislation and our Accommodation Policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring processes.
