Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)·Vancouver, British Columbia
Perform general laboratory and clerical procedures for collecting and accessioning blood specimens for analysis by technologists.
Perform venipuncture and micro blood collections according to test requirements in requisitions.
Process test requisitions by entering patient data into computer systems and correcting errors/omissions.
Verify specimen identification criteria and specimen type; sort and assign laboratory numbers; apply barcode labels.
Perform sweat collection.
Prepare specimens for testing (smears, staining and coverslipping slides, centrifugation, aliquoting, and loading samples).
Receive and respond to information requests (telephone/fax/over the counter) and direct requests as required.
Prepare, record, and send specimens and request forms to outside/referral laboratories and hospitals in accordance with TDG and other regulatory requirements.
Receive incoming specimens and requisitions; check for accuracy/completeness; contact physicians/labs for missing information; make corrections.
Organize, store, retrieve, document, ship, and discard samples according to established procedures.
Deliver samples and documentation to/from in-house laboratory sections and send lab results to wards/clinics/physicians per criteria.
Respond to requests for test results and forward requests for test interpretation to Medical Laboratory Technologists.
File and organize records including requisitions, statistical information, and work schedules.
Identify and communicate operational issues and computer/equipment problems to supervisor.
Order and receive supplies.
Maintain laboratory equipment and perform cleaning, temperature recording, and maintenance procedures; report malfunctions.
Maintain daily cleaning and disinfection of work areas and equipment; perform waste management duties.
Perform other related duties as required
Lab Assistant, Central Lab Services Vancouver, British Columbia The Lab Assistant, Central Lab Services performs general laboratory and clerical procedures related to the collecting and accessioning of blood specimens for analysis by technologists. In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA’s Agencies/Divisions/Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Laboratory Assistant, Anatomic Pathology performs a variety of site-specific laboratory and clerical duties related to the preparation and processing of tissue specimen slides for interpretation by laboratory technologists and pathologists, including tasks such as receiving and preparing pathology specimens for analysis, performing related cleaning and maintenance duties as delegated by the supervisor. What you’ll do
Performs venipuncture and micro blood collections from patients, collecting specimens according to the requirements of tests as indicated in requisitions.
Processes test requisitions by entering patient data into computer systems, issues new patient identification number where required and identifies duplicate record problems, obtains or clarifies missing or questionable information, corrects errors and omissions in patient demographic data and enters corrections into computer systems. Enters test requests into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Verifies that specimens meet acceptable identification criteria and verifies specimen type according to established procedures, sorts and assigns laboratory numbers to specimens, in priority according to pre-defined criteria, and applies barcode labels according to established operating procedures.
Performs sweat collection.
Prepares specimens for testing in accordance with established procedures by performing duties such as preparing smears, staining and coverslipping slides, centrifugation, aliquoting (subsampling), and loading samples onto specimen racks.
Receives telephone/fax/over the counter requests for information and answers or directs requests according to established procedures.
Prepares, records, and sends specimens and appropriate request forms to outside/referral laboratories and hospitals according to Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and other regulatory requirements.
Receives incoming specimens and requisitions and checks for accuracy and completeness of information such as personal health number, name, date of birth and tests required. Contacts physicians or labs for missing information and makes necessary corrections. Organizes, stores, and retrieves specimens under appropriate conditions, documents and ships samples to other laboratories and discards samples according to established procedures.
Delivers samples and related documentation to and from in-house laboratory sections. Sends lab results to wards, clinics and/or physicians according to pre-defined criteria.
Responds to requests for test results, faxes same, as required. Forwards requests for test interpretation to Medical Laboratory Technologist in accordance with established procedures.
Files and organizes records, such as requisitions, statistical information and work schedules.
Identifies and communicates operational issues and computer/equipment related problems to supervisor.
Orders and receives supplies.
Maintains laboratory equipment, such as refrigerators, freezers, centrifuges autostainers, coverslippers and testing equipment as directed by performing duties such as cleaning, and temperature recording. Performs maintenance procedures according to established procedures. Recognizes malfunctions in equipment and reports these to the lead hand or designate.
Maintains daily cleaning and disinfection of work areas and equipment according to established schedule and procedure by performing duties such as: preparing fresh disinfectant solutions; wiping bench tops and equipment following established procedures; cleaning centrifuges and testing and maintaining the section safety eyewash and shower according to established weekly and monthly procedures. Performs waste management duties as per standard operating procedures.
Performs other related duties as required. What you bring
Applications accepted until filled Hours of Work: 7.5 hr shifts with start time between 0630-1000, and end time between 1430-1800 Requisition # 201939E *
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 August 3rd, 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
Completion of Grade 12 and successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant training program plus one year’s recent related experience (or 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.
Clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
Demonstrated knowledge of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Surrey Memorial Hospital contexts (including TRC Calls to Action, In Plain Sight, BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, UNDRIP, Reclaiming Power and Place, and related commitments).
Core competencies: understanding of Indigenous-specific racism and systemic racism; initiatives to break down barriers and ensure a safe environment with a sense of belonging informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to type at 25 wpm.
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
Physical ability to perform the duties
Market context
In British Columbia, Central Lab Services assistants are typically needed in hospitals and regional labs that support routine testing and specimen flow. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a completed Laboratory Assistant program, recent related experience, and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your training and experience match the posting before applying.
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