Medical Laboratory Assistant

Relief full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) opportunity available now at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBH) in Trail, B.C. Days of work are Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 or 08:30 to 16:30.

What we offer:

An attractive remuneration package
Excellent career prospects
Employer paid training/education
Employer paid vacation starting at 4 weeks (20 days)
Medical Service Plan
Employer paid insurance premiums
Extended Health & Dental coverage
Municipal Pension Plan
Work-life balance

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today!


What will you work on:

MLAs perform a variety of duties such as taking blood and specimen samples from patients, preparing blood and other specimens for analysis, performing routine lab tests, distributing specimens to departments and outside Labs, operating related equipment, entering data into the LIS and performing related clerical duties and ECG testing as required.



About this location:

KBRH is a 75-bed acute care site in the Kootenay Boundary health service area and is responsible for providing core medical and surgical specialty services. Located in Trail, between Grand Forks and Nelson, KBRH offers services including core physician specialties, 24-hour emergency and trauma services, Level 2 laboratory, acute and obstetrical care, psychiatry, and chemotherapy.

Trail is nestled between the glorious Monashee and Selkirk mountains on the banks of the Columbia River, approximately 10 km north of the US border. The area is surrounded by nature and offers many family-friendly amenities and a variety of retail, businesses and services.