Laboratory Assistant Data Entry Clerk, Multi - Vancouver, Canada - PHSA

PHSA

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Laboratory Assistant Data Entry Clerk, Multi Functional Lab Core Lab, Mount St. Joseph Hospital
Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services

Vancouver, BC

What you'll do

Receive patients by methods such as examining test requisitions to confirm patient demographics, checking for physician's signature, and entering demographics into the computer system. Print labels indicating patient information such as referring Physician, name and test, and affixing to requisition. Explain procedures for collection of laboratory specimens and respond to routine inquiries.
Collect blood specimens from patients for tests by methods such as identifying patients, performing venipuncture and skin puncture, labeling specimens with required information and disposing of sharps.
Prepare specimens such as blood and urine for analysis by performing duties such as checking specimen identification and requisition, identifying whether additional tests or special testing is required, separating serum or plasma from cells by centrifugation, and preparing blood films.
Process specimens by methods such as receiving specimens, sorting and labeling for testing, logging data into the computer database, and batching specimens for distribution. Store specimens according to established procedures.
Send specimens to referral laboratories by performing duties such as logging the required information into computer database, packaging specimens according to legislated requirements, and placing in selected area at designated pickup time.
Perform receptionist duties such as answering telephones, responding to general inquiries from patients, nursing units, or external facilities, taking and relaying messages, paging laboratory and medical staff, relaying test results, and referring calls as appropriate.
Print items such as labels, computer generated blood collection lists and various reports by entering information into the computer system. Sort, file and distribute laboratory reports to physicians and nursing staff as requested.
Maintain work area by methods such as cleaning blood collection baskets, wiping baskets, wiping down counters and work benches with disinfectant, defrosting fridges, maintaining cryostat and frozen section rooms, identifying depleting stock, and notifying supervisor for order replacements.

What you bring

Qualifications:

Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program, plus one year recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

You will also have

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to keyboard at 25 w.p.m
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and antiracism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

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 provincewide 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 inhouse training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).

Job Type:
Casual

Wage:
$28.42/hour

Location:3080 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver BC, V5T 3N4

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work:
Rotating, / / / / / / /

Requisition # 162283E

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

What we do

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) provides laboratory testing at 31 sites across the lower mainland and central coast of BC, including acute care hospital laboratories and specialty laboratories.

PLMS is part of the Provinc