Laboratory Assistant 2, St. Paul’s Hospital – LM Labs

Job title: Laboratory Assistant 2, St. Paul’s Hospital – LM Labs

Job description: Laboratory Assistant II, St. Paul’s Hospital

LM Labs

Vancouver, BC

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

The Laboratory Assistant II performs duties related to specimen processing and blood collection, including preparing and planting specimens, entering patient and specimen information into the computerized laboratory information system, packaging and sending specimens to other laboratories utilizing the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) procedures, venipuncture, and preparing and maintaining staining solutions.

What you’ll do

• Gather and prepare specimens for processing and analysis by performing duties such as sorting, prioritizing, verifying patient and specimen identification, obtaining and entering demographic, clinical and additional information as required into the computerized laboratory information system.
• Process specimens as required by performing duties such as separating serum/plasma, centrifuging, planting/plating specimens, and sub-culturing broths according to established procedures.
• Package and send specimens and cultures to other laboratories utilizing the established Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) procedures.
• Store and dispose of specimens and cultures according to established procedures.
• Enter results and other data into the computerized laboratory information system, and distribute or communicate results according to procedure or as direction by the Medical Pathologist, Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Perform venipunctures and micro blood collection on adults, children and babies.
• Prepare and maintain staining solutions, and perform staining procedures.

What you bring

• Completion of Grade 12
• Successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program.
• One (1) year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

You have the ability to:

• Keyboard at 25 w.p.m.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.
• Organize work.
• Operate related equipment.

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 and development.
• 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).
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time (0.70 FTE – until March 31, 2022).
Wage: $25.31 per hour
Location: 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver BC, V6Z 1Y6
Hours of Work: Rotating shifts; 0630-1430, 0700-1500, 0800-1600
Requisition Number # 118043

What we do

(LM Labs) provides laboratory testing at 31 sites across the lower mainland and central coast of BC, including acute care hospital laboratories and specialty laboratories.

LML is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) 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 – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

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PHSA and LML are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of November 29, 2021. 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 and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.

Labor Agreement Facilities Subsector
Requisition # 118043E-2367429
Work Site 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6
Job Type Temporary, Part-Time
Temporary Duration Until return of incumbent
Salary/Rate $25.31 / Hour
FTE .70
Hours of Work 0630-1430, 0700-1500, 0800-1600
Work Days Rotating
Expiry Date 21-Dec-2021

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