Collect blood and other specimens and label them with relevant information according to Fraser Health policies.
Assist with fine needle aspiration collections by providing clerical support.
Prepare specimens for analysis by centrifuging, aliquoting, and distributing specimens by priority (Microbiology, Pathology, Cytology) and assist with gross exams.
Stain, mount, and label slides.
Perform clerical duties including computer data entry for patient information and tests.
Communicate test results to designated parties and handle inquiries from health team members.
Clean, operate, and maintain equipment (including temperature checks on fridges, incubators, autoclaves, and water baths) and report equipment problems.
Prepare reagents, media, and specimen collection material; receive, store, and ship specimens and materials.
Prepare, handle, and transport specimens for pre-analytical and post-analytical storage; discard specimens per accepted protocols.
Load specimens for analysis on barcode-enhanced automated and semi-automated equipment.
Perform laboratory tests (urine dipsticks, glucose tests, simple tests such as occult blood and pregnancy tests, and plate microbiology specimens).
Maintain a clean and safe work area and ensure adequate supply levels at workstations.
Assist with clerical functions such as counting inventory and notifying staff of inventory levels.
Schedule and book appointments and enter/verify patient registration information.
Provide assistance as required by performing ECG testing (attach electrodes and operate equipment per standard procedures).
Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements summary
Completion of Grade 12 and successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program.
One year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts.
Commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
Demonstrated knowledge of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within LM Labs contexts (e.g., TRC Calls to Action, In Plain Sight, BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, UNDRIP, Reclaiming Power and Place, Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan, BC Anti-racism Act).
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out duties.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to keyboard at 25 w.p.m.
Completion of Grade 12Successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training programEffective verbal and written communicationPhysical ability to carry out dutiesAbility to operate related equipmentAbility to organize workSpecimen collection and labeling according to policiesSpecimen preparation (centrifuging, aliquoting, distributing by priority)Staining, mounting, and labeling slidesReceiving, storing, and shipping specimens and materialsPerforming laboratory tests (urine dipsticks, glucose tests, occult blood, pregnancy tests, microbiology plating)Maintaining clean and safe work area and stocking suppliesInventory counting and notifying staff of inventory levelsScheduling and booking appointments and verifying patient registration information
Job description
Laboratory Assistant - Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Abbotsford British Columbia LM Labs The Laboratory Assistant performs specimen collection, preparation and testing and performs related clerical functions. What you’ll do
Collects blood and other specimens and labels with relevant information according to Fraser Health policies. This includes sweat collections, breath collections, capillary gases, venous and capillary blood samples, and other specimens as required. Assists in the collections of fine needle aspirations by providing clerical support.
Prepares specimens for analysis by centrifuging, aliquoting, and distributing specimens by priority including Microbiology, Pathology and Cytology specimens and assisting with gross exams. Stains, mounts, and labels slides.
Performs clerical duties as required including computer data entry for patient information and tests. Communicates test results to designated parties and handles inquiries from other health team members.
Cleans, operates and maintains equipment such as temperature checks on fridges, incubators, autoclaves and water bath. Informs appropriate staff of problems with equipment as per established procedure.
Prepares reagents, media, and specimen collection material and distributes as required. Receives, stores and ships specimens and other materials. Prepares, handles, and transports specimens for preanalytical
and post-analytical storage, including discarding specimens as per accepted protocols.
Loads specimens for analysis on barcode enhanced automated and semi-automated equipment only.
Performs laboratory tests such as urine dipsticks and glucose tests using urinalysis machines and glucose meters. Performs simple tests such as occult blood and pregnancy tests. Plates microbiology specimens.
Maintains a clean and safe work area according to established policies and procedures including stocking adequate levels of supplies at workstations.
Assists with clerical functions such as counting inventory and notifying appropriate staff of inventory levels as per procedure.
Schedules and books appointments and enters and verifies patient registration information as required.
Provides assistance as required by performing ECG testing by attaching electrodes to patients and operating equipment according to standard procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned. What you bring
Benefits
Municipal pension plan
Comprehensive benefits package
WorkPerks discount program
Psychological health & safety programs
Holistic wellness resources
Annual statutory holidays (13)
Generous vacation entitlement and accrual
Professional development opportunities (in-house training programs, including San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training and Core Linx for Leadership roles)
Keyboarding at 25 w.p.m.
Clerical duties including computer data entry
Cleaning, operating, and maintaining laboratory equipment
Preparing reagents, media, and specimen collection materials
Pre-analytical and post-analytical storage and discarding specimens per protocols
Operating barcode-enhanced automated and semi-automated equipment
Communication of test results and handling inquiries
ECG testing (attaching electrodes and operating equipment per standard procedures)
Qualifications
Completion of Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program
One year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within LM Labs contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system. Core Competencies
Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
Awareness 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.). Skills & Knowledge
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the positions.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to keyboard at 25 w.p.m.
Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach. What we bring Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
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 WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more. Job Type: Regular, Part-Time
Applications accepted until position is filled Hours of Work: Various Rotation Requisition # 200284E *
Please note: Support for nomination with the BC Provincial Nominee Program is not a guarantee, entitlement or an employee benefit after receiving a full time job offer with PHSA*
What we do Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS), part of Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), is at the forefront of diagnostic testing in BC, operating across 31 sites in the Lower Mainland and Central Coast. From hospitals to specialty labs within Vancouver Coastal Health, Provincial Health Services Authority, Fraser Health Authority, and Providence Health Care, our dedicated teams deliver fast, accurate results that drive critical patient care and medical innovation. Whether detecting diseases, guiding treatments, or supporting groundbreaking research, PLMS plays a vital role in advancing healthcare and saving lives across the province The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code. One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca. Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study. ATTN: PHSA Employees: To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at internaljobs.phsa.ca Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of June 15th, 2026. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting. If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.
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