Laboratory Technologist I - (222573)

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in British Columbia is seeking a Core Laboratory Technologist to enhance patient care through high-quality laboratory services. The ideal candidate will have CSMLS certification and a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology. You will perform established laboratory procedures and must demonstrate strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit within an interdisciplinary team. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, ensuring quality and compliance with relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• CSMLS certification required.
• Graduation from an accredited laboratory technology program.
• 1 year recent lab experience or completion of core courses within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures in hematology, chemistry, and transfusion medicine.
• Report to Supervisor and follow established protocols.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of laboratory testing

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Independent work

Equipment operation

Education

CSMLS certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist

Graduation from a recognized diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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.