Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)·Surrey, British Columbia
Assist pathologists with gross tissue description and fine needle aspiration.
Receive and accession correctly labelled specimens by checking container and requisition information, sorting and prioritizing according to protocols, assigning accession numbers and labelling cassettes.
Load cassettes on tissue processors and change/recycle/dispose of reagents according to procedures.
Label glass slides for section cutting according to procedures.
Dispose of pathology samples according to procedures.
Prepare specimens and items for shipment by packaging, labeling, and completing requisitions for other laboratories.
Maintain laboratory equipment (tissue processors, stainers, cover slippers, refrigerators, freezers, centrifuges, water baths, and testing equipment) including cleaning and temperature recording; recognize malfunctions and report to lead hand/designate.
Keep workstations stocked with supplies; monitor supplies and advise supervisor; receive, record, and store new shipments.
Maintain daily cleaning and disinfection of work areas and equipment according to schedule and procedure.
Receive telephone/fax requests for information and direct requests according to procedures.
File and organize reports, requisitions, specimens, blocks and slides.
Enter workload units in the computer system.
Demonstrate work routines to new laboratory personnel.
Perform other related duties as assigned
Assistant/Clerk, Laboratory Services Surrey Memorial Hospital Surrey, BC 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 1.
Provides assistance to pathologists in gross tissue description and fine needle aspiration.
Picks up and accessions correctly labelled specimens by checking container and requisition information, sorting and prioritizing according to established protocols, assigning accession numbers and labelling cassettes.
2.
Loads cassettes on tissue processors, changes, recycles and disposes of reagents by following established procedures.
3.
Labels glass slides for section cutting according to established procedures.
4.
Disposes of pathology samples according to established procedures.
5.
Prepares specimens and other items for shipment by packaging, labeling, filling out requisitions to send to other laboratories as appropriate.
6.
Maintains laboratory equipment, such as tissue processors, stainers, cover slippers, refrigerators, freezers, centrifuges, water baths 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.
7.
Keeps workstations well stocked with supplies.
Monitors supplies and advises supervisor when supplies need replenishing and performs related duties such as receiving, recording and storing new shipments of supplies.
8.
Maintains daily cleaning and disinfection of work areas and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.
9.
Receives telephone/fax requests for information and directs requests according to established procedures.
10.
Files and organizes reports, requisitions, specimens, blocks and slides.
11.
Enters workload units in the computer system.
12.
Demonstrates work routines to new laboratory personnel.
13.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
What you bring
Applications accepted until filled Hours of Work:We offer shifts on days, nights, evenings and weekends based on departmental needs. Requisition # 201998E *
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.
Successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program plus one (1) year’s recent related experience (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Knowledge of settler colonialism impacts on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination.
Knowledge of Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility and commitment to anti-racism education/training and advocating for systemic change.
Knowledge of legislative obligations and provincial commitments in Surrey Memorial Hospital 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).
Core competencies aligned with Indigenous Cultural Safety and breaking down barriers to ensure a safe environment and sense of belonging.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to type at 25 wpm.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to carry out the duties
Market context
Laboratory Services assistant and clerk roles in British Columbia are typically in steady demand because hospitals rely on timely specimen handling, data entry, and front-line lab support. Competition can be strong for candidates who already have recognized lab assistant training, recent related experience, and familiarity with Indigenous cultural safety expectations. If you are applying, review the full posting carefully: the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, which can save research time and help you compare roles faster.
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