Location
Smithers, BC | Canada
Job description
Position Summary
If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, and work life balance this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level
Reporting to the Chief Technologist or designate, the Laboratory Clerk performs data entry functions; receives, sorts and verifies specimens against requisition/physicians' orders; accessions specimens; provides clerical and receptionist duties such as answering the telephone and filing for the department
Bulkley Valley District Hospital is a 24-bed Acute Care facility,
which integrates home and community care into one facility. Some of the services include:
- Emergency/outpatient
- Medical
- Surgical
- Maternity
- Palliative Care
- Psychiatric Observation Unit
- Laboratory
- Pediatric services
- Radiology (X-ray, Mammography, Ultrasound)
- Home and Community Care
- Community Cancer Clinic
- Diverse programs of visiting specialists and surgeons
Smithers Smithers is located in the picturesque Bulkley Valley surrounded by three mountain ranges which provide a backdrop for the town’s Alpine setting. The main industries include forestry, tourism, transportation and agriculture. Smithers offers affordable housing and natural splendor that support a balanced lifestyle. The population of Smithers is approximately 6,000, with an additional 5,000 from the surrounding communities that access services. There are three elementary schools, one secondary school, one alternate format school for grades 9-12 and Coast Mountain College. Check out Smithers where there is always something new to experience
What Northern Health has to offer you!- Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
- Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
- Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
- Employee referral program
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
- “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
- Program certificates or diplomas
- High school/college/university transcripts etc.
- It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
Qualifications
- Grade 12, medical terminology, and two (2) years’ recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities: - Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with other effectively.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to type 45 w.p.m.
Who we are Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
Comments
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Competition #:
05624472
Employee Type:
CASUAL
Bargaining Unit:
HEU
Facility:
BV DIST. HOSP. COMPLEX
Location:
Smithers
Department:
BVH MULTI-FUNCTION LAB
Reports To:
CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST OR DESIGNATE
Hourly Wage:
$25.42
Close Date:
MARCH 07, 2024
Job tags
Salary
$25.42 per hour
