Medical Lab Technologist (BCGEU), Hematology

Clear Destination Inc.; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologist in the Hematology discipline to perform clinical testing, quality control, and analyzer maintenance ensuring accurate patient results.

This permanent, full-time role requires adherence to safety and regulatory standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The position involves Tue-Sat shifts with morning and evening rotations, and requires CAMLPR registration or CSMLS certification, with

Qualifications

• CAM LPR registration or CSMLS certification required.
• Recent experience in the relevant laboratory discipline preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Windows-based systems and laboratory software.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical testing and release accurate patient results according to protocols.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Conduct and monitor quality control; investigate discrepancies.
• Validate new reagent lots and support method/instrument implementation.
• Use laboratory information systems for specimen processing, test management and reporting.
• Participate in external proficiency testing and post-software upgrade validations.
• Maintain knowledge of specimen handling, critical values, rejection criteria, and test protocols.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety policies, WHMIS and chemical hygiene.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

CAMLPR registration

CSMLS certification

Tools

MS Windows

Laboratory software

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologists to perform clinical testing, quality control, and analyzer maintenance to ensure accurate and timely patient results across laboratory disciplines. The successful candidate will uphold laboratory quality, safety, and regulatory standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Status: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Shift: Tue to Sat with morning and evening rotations
Discipline: Hematology
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Union: This is part of the BCGEU collective agreement.
This vacancy is for an existing position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform clinical testing and release accurate patient results in accordance with established protocols.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Conduct and monitor quality control procedures; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Validate new reagent lots and support implementation of new methods and instrumentation.
• Utilize laboratory information systems for specimen processing, test management, and result reporting.
• Participate in external proficiency testing and post-software upgrade validations.
• Maintain expertise in specimen handling, critical values, rejection criteria, storage requirements, and test-specific protocols.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards, safety policies, WHMIS, and chemical hygiene regulations.
• Support team effectiveness through training, documentation updates, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information.

Qualifications

• Registration through CAMLPR pathways or certification with CSMLS.
• Recent experience in the relevant laboratory discipline is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Windows-based systems and laboratory software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.