Laboratory Technologist I - (215310)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Core Laboratory Technologist committed to enhancing patient care through high-quality laboratory services. The role involves performing various laboratory procedures and requires CSMLS certification along with specialized education. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to patient safety in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience within the last six years in a core laboratory section.
• Completion of core laboratory courses within the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Perform established laboratory procedures in hematology, chemistry, and transfusion medicine.
• Ensure patient and staff safety through quality improvement.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of laboratory testing methods

Team Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Computerized Information Systems

Education

CSMLS certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

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

Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.

Graduation from a recognized diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology.

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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD591.pdf