Laboratory Technologist I

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) invites applications for a Core Laboratory Technologist. Reporting to the Supervisor, you will perform established hematology, chemistry and transfusion medicine procedures across multiple sites to support patient care.

Candidates must hold CSMLS certification or CAMLPR registration and a Medical Laboratory Technology diploma, with current core lab experience.

Qualifications

• Registration with CAMLPR or CSMLS as Medical Laboratory Technologist is required.
• Graduation from a Medical Laboratory Technology diploma program is required.
• Recent core laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform established laboratory procedures in hematology, chemistry and transfusion medicine.
• Assist with quality and safety initiatives and report findings to the Supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Core laboratory testing knowledge

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Prioritization & independence

Education

CSMLS certification

Medical Laboratory Technician diploma

CAMLPR registration

Tools

Computerized information systems

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0600-1400, 0730-1530, 0900-1700, 1500-2300, 1600-0000, 2300-0700

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.