LEAD, MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

Northern Health; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health in Burns Lake is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to apply clinical expertise and leadership to laboratory test procedures.

You will work Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00, in Haematology, Clinical Chemistry and Transfusion Medicine. Qualifications include CAMLPR or CSMLS registration and at least one year of recent experience in the discipline, within the last six years.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in laboratory procedures and QA processes.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work involved in laboratory test procedures.
• Evaluate and verify results and prepare related reports.
• Maintain quality control and safety standards in the lab.
• Collaborate with team and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Safety

Communication

Independent work

Education

CSMLS/CAMLPR

Job description

Position Summary

Are you looking for that career that will allow you to combine your clinical expertise and your proven leadership skills? If you feel, you can deliver success by implementing strategies that focus the efforts of individuals on business goals, individual goals, team goals and translating them into positive outcomes – we want to hear from you.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Medical Laboratory Technologist performs technical work involved in the duties associated with laboratory test procedures. In addition, the Medical Laboratory Technologist evaluates and verifies results and prepares related reports.

Relevant Fields of Practice needed for this position are: Haematology, Clinical Chemistry and Transfusion Medicine (Science)

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00

Qualfications

• 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).
• One-year recent related experience in the designated discipline within the last six years, and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated recent working knowledge of the assigned section or sections.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures, and technical competence to perform tests used in the assigned section of the laboratory, including quality control and safety.
• Basic awareness of research processes.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Basic knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care using point of care instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and software, including techniques appropriate to the designated area of the laboratory.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Burns Lake

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.