Laboratory Technologist I

Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information; Botwood; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is seeking a Laboratory Technologist I for the Central Zone - DHT Clinical Lab in Botwood. The role involves performing Hematology, Microbiology, Histology, Blood Transfusion, Chemistry, and Phlebotomy duties, with potential rotation across sections and weekends.

The successful candidate will hold an approved General Laboratory Technology program with CSMLS certification, NLCHP licensure, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
• Successful completion of an approved 3-year program in General Laboratory Technology with a General MLT Certificate from the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
• Current and continued licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP).
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with high degree of independence.
• Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position
• A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.

Responsibilities

• The Laboratory Technologist works primarily in the General Laboratory performing all duties related to Hematology, Microbiology, Histology, Blood Transfusion, Chemistry, and Phlebotomy sections.
• The successful candidate may be required to rotate in different sections of the laboratory with shift duties or rotate on weekends and statutory holidays as required.
• The successful candidate must promote and support person-and family-centered care and participate in safety enhancements with the team.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

3-year General Laboratory Technology program

CSMLS General MLT Certificate

NLCHP licensure

Job description

Zone: Central Zone
Location: DHT - Doctor Hugh Twomey Health Center, Botwood

Laboratory Technologist I
Central Zone - DHT Clinical Lab
Permanent Full-time
NAPE LX
40095POS

Hours 70 (8 hours, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Weekends, On-Call)

Salary LX27 (CAD32.16 - CAD40.20 per hour)

Competition Number VAC0030919

Posted Date 2026-11-05

Closing Date 2026-11-11

Demands, duties, qualifications

The Laboratory Technologist works primarily in the General Laboratory performing all duties related to Hematology, Microbiology, Histology, Blood Transfusion, Chemistry, and Phlebotomy sections. The successful candidate may be required to rotate in different sections of the laboratory with shift duties or rotate on weekends and statutory holidays as required. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Required qualifications

• Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfound-land and Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Develop-ment.
• Successful completion of an approved 3-year program in General Laborato-ry Technology with a General MLT Certificate from the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
• Current and continued licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP).
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with high degree of independence.
• Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position
• A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.