Laboratory Clerk Jobs

We are seeking a Casual Laboratory Clerk at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC.
Days of work: Days
Shift times: 08:30 to 16:30, 07:15 to 15:15
This is a casual position. Casual means hours are not guaranteed and that days of work and shift times may vary. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.
How will we help you grow?
Interior Health offers excellent benefits and many opportunities to maximize your skills. We are an organization where you have room to grow in a place where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you.
What will you work on?
This position performs a variety of clerical and receptionist duties such as:

• Receives and registers patients by obtaining necessary information for patient data and test entry into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) according to established procedures;
• Scheduling appointments, performing computer entry, filing, telephoning, faxing, and invoicing;
• Receives, processes, and prepares (centrifuges) patient samples in accordance with established procedures;
• Distributes, files, retrieves, and disposes of laboratory specimens, slides, and blocks;
• Maintains laboratory inventory and supplies;
• Mails and distributes patient reports as required;
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Maintains a variety of records such as standing orders and requisitions, temperature records, cleaning and disinfection logs, inventory logs;
• Prioritizes workflow and prepares (packages) samples for send-out in accordance with all transportation regulations and procedures;

What should your application include?

• A current 5 Minute Typing Test 45 wpm or greater completed within past 48 months from a recognized institution, (ON-LINE TESTS NOT ACCEPTED);
• Your Resume indicating two year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• Proof of completion of a Medical Terminology Course;
• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week);
• Certificates/Diplomas/Transcripts must be from accredited Schools/Colleges/Universities.

Where are we located?
Located in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, Cranbrook is the business capital of the East Kootenays and the largest city in the Rocky Mountain Region. Nestled on a gentle plain with scenic mountain vistas in the distance, it is considered by many to be an ideal location to raise a family or retire. Boasting more hours of sunshine than anywhere else in the province, its residents enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including golf, hiking and skiing. For those who enjoy more urban pursuits, there are shops, boutiques and cafés, as well as an arts centre and heritage attractions. Cranbrook’s economy is driven primarily by mining, forestry, transportation and tourism.
Apply today!