Assistant/Clerk, Laboratory Services

Abbotsford, Canada Regular,Part-Time Apply Save job Program Share on social media Category Lab Pathology Requisition number 201477E Date posted 07/13/2026 Job Summary 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. Reporting to the Section Supervisor/Lead, the Laboratory Assistant COVID Response performs general laboratory and clerical procedures related to data entry, and the receipt, handling, accessioning, preparation and distribution of laboratory specimens. Duties/Accountabilities Prepares specimens for testing in accordance with established procedures by performing duties such as centrifugation, aliquoting and loading samples onto specimen racks. Verifies COVID-related specimen type according to established procedures, sorts and assigns laboratory numbers to specimens, in priority according to pre-defined criteria, and applies barcode labels according to established operating procedures. Receives incoming specimens and requisitions and checks for accuracy and completeness of information such as personal health number, name, date of birth and COVID-related test required. Contacts physicians or labs for missing information and makes necessary corrections. Processes test requisitions by entering patient data into computer systems, issues new patient identification number where required, obtains or clarifies missing information, corrects errors in patient demographic data and enters corrections into computer systems. Enters test requests into the Laboratory Information System (LIS). Responds to requests for test results, faxes same, as required. Receives telephone/fax requests for information and directs requests according to established procedures. Files and organizes records, such as requisitions, statistical information Identifies and communicates operational issues and computer/equipment-related problems to supervisor. Stores and retrieves COVID-related specimens under appropriate conditions, documents and ships samples to other laboratories and discards samples according to established procedures. Prepares, records, and sends specimens and appropriate request forms to outside/referral laboratories and hospitals according to Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and other regulatory requirements. Prepares test runs by pulling specimens for worksheet, matching specimens and requisitions and retrieving frozen samples for testing. Orders and receives supplies. Delivers samples and related documentation to and from in-house laboratory sections. Maintains laboratory equipment, such as refrigerators, freezers, centrifuges 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. Maintains daily cleaning and disinfection of work areas and equipment according to established schedule and procedure by performing duties such as: preparing fresh disinfectant solutions; wiping bench tops and equipment following established procedures; according to established weekly and monthly procedures. Performs waste management duties as per standard operating procedures. Keeps workstations well stocked with supplies. Monitors supplies and advises lead hand or designate when supplies need replenishing and performs related duties such as receiving, recording and storing new shipments of supplies. Performs other related duties as assigned. 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The Laboratory Assistant performs general laboratory and clerical procedures related to data entry and specimen handling. Responsibilities include preparing specimens for testing, verifying information, processing test requisitions, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and at least one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training. Skills required include effective communication, organization, and the ability to operate related equipment.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Data Entry
• Specimen Handling
• Clerical Procedures
• Communication
• Organization
• Equipment Operation
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Record Keeping
• Time Management
• Cleaning
• Disinfection
• Supply Management
• Technical Skills
• COVID-19 Procedures

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

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12 août 2026