Cranbrook Medical Laboratory Assistant Position

Interior Health Authority • cranbrook, ab • Posted July 16, 2026

Position Overview

Join the Medical Laboratory Department at Interior Health as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Cranbrook, BC. This role emphasizes blood collection, specimen preparation, and lab testing in a collaborative environment.
We’re searching for an experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant to enhance our team at East Kootenay Regional Hospital. This part-time position involves a wide range of duties: from taking specimen samples to preparing and analyzing laboratory data. The role requires flexibility to work various shifts while maintaining reliability and motivation in a fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities:
• Take blood and specimen samples from patients
• Prepare samples for accurate laboratory analysis
• Conduct routine tests and manage specimen distribution
• Utilize laboratory equipment and update data in LIS
• Fulfill clerical tasks and ECG testing when needed
Requirements:
• Proven experience in a laboratory assisting role
• Knowledge of specimen proc...