Laboratory Technologist I

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Core Laboratory Technologist for the Port Alberni site. You will perform hematology, chemistry, and transfusion-related procedures under the supervision of a supervisor, ensuring quality and safety in a multi-site hospital laboratory.

Qualifications include CAMLPR or CSMLS certification/registration, a Medical Laboratory Technology diploma, and current or recent experience in core laboratory work.

Qualifications

• Certification in CAMLPR or CSMLS as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology; relevant coursework within last two years.
• Recent core-lab experience within last six years or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform established laboratory procedures in hematology, chemistry and transfusion medicine.
• Report to Supervisor or delegate and maintain quality and safety standards.
• Operate related equipment and computerized information systems; train others as needed.

Skills

Communication

Core laboratory testing

Legislation knowledge

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Independent work

Prioritization

Equipment operation

Training others

Physical ability

Education

CAMLPR/CMSMLS registration

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Core lab experience within last 6 years

Tools

LIS / laboratory information systems

Job description

West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

06:30-14:30, 08:00-16:00, 09:00-17:00, 14:00-22:00, 15:15-23:15, 23:00-07:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$38.93 - $48.59

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.0

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics (LMPMG) is committed to enhancing patient care through the provision of consistently high quality laboratory services.

Reporting to the Supervisor or delegate the Core Laboratory Technologist performs established laboratory procedures, including hematology, chemistry and transfusion medicine.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam and registration in the relevant field(s) of practice in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) pathways, or certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist; and
• Graduation from a recognized diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology; and
• Completion of core laboratory related courses within the last two years or one (1) year recent, related experience within the last six years in the core laboratory section of the laboratory, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with, patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, research staff, and other health care providers.
• Demonstrated current knowledge of relevant core laboratory testing, techniques, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of legislations and government policies and procedures related to laboratory technology
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently, prioritize issues and workload, and complete assigned work.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computerized information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to demonstrate procedures to other employees and students.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.