Medical Lab Technologist , Chemistry

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services; Burnaby; On-site; Full time

Job summary

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services seeks a Medical Lab Technologist for its Chemistry team in Burnaby, BC. This role involves conducting diagnostic tests, ensuring confidentiality, and collaborating in a fast-paced environment to improve patient outcomes. Candidates are encouraged to apply if they possess relevant qualifications and are adept at problem-solving, emphasizing communication skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement Savings Plan

Wellness Program

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Registered Technologist with CSMLS required.
• Hands-on detail-oriented individual preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to relate with others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a wide range of diagnostic and interpretive specimen testing.
• Perform, interpret, and release results while ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Identify incidents and participate in corrective action plans.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

College diploma or University degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Improve lives. Love your job. Grow your career.

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services is seeking a Medical Lab Technologist to join our Chemistry team in Burnaby, BC (3680 Gilmore Way).

Our Medical Lab Technologists provide accurate and timely interpretive and diagnostic specimen testing and reporting. Through accuracy, quality, efficiency and expediting test results, you will contribute to patient well-being and the achievement of better health outcomes. This is a great role for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting a wide range of diagnostic and interpretive specimen testing.
• Performing, interpreting and releasing results, while ensuring the confidentiality of patient information.
• Identifying incidents and non-conformities, participating in the development of effective corrective action plans, escalating as appropriate and driving continuous improvement.
• Assisting with the evaluation and implementation of new technology.
• Participating in problem solving in work organization and workflow.

LifeLabs is seeking a Registered Technologist with CSMLS who can work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment, while adhering to LifeLabs standards of safety, accuracy and efficiency. Do you have:

• College diploma or University degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Excellent communication skills to enable you to relate with a wide variety of people.
• Good computer skills and knowledge.
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to identify and follow-up on issues.
• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of safety, patient privacy and confidentiality.

At LifeLabs, great employees are at the heart of everything we do. That's why LifeLabs provides more than just competitive compensation and benefits as our employees receive coaching and training in an environment that fosters open communication, education opportunities with tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement and changes in career direction. We especially encourage applications from new graduates and individuals looking to advance their careers.

Does this sound like the job for you? We'd love to discuss your qualifications. Apply online today!

Hiring Range: $32.99 to $40.70

The hiring range has been established, however, the final salary recommendation will be determined based off the level of experience, education requirement, external market conditions and internal equity.

Employee Benefits:

In this position, you will be eligible to participate LifeLabs’ group benefits plan which is available to LifeLabs employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of those plans.

Retirement Savings Plan:

The LifeLabs plans provide members with an easy way to save for retirement. By participating in the plan, you receive contributions made to your account on your behalf from LifeLabs.

Vacation Entitlement:

In this position, you will be entitled to vacation. We promote a healthy work-life balance and expect your full vacation to be taken each year.

Employee Wellness:

LifeLabs offers an award-winning Wellness Program focused on supporting your total health and well-being under our physical, emotional, and financial wellness pillars. We have been recognized in the industry for our focus on mental health supports.

Employee Giving program:

Designed to support any employee who donates, fundraises or volunteers for a Canadian Registered Charity or Non-Profit Organization.

In addition, LifeLabs offers professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs - WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc. - and Optional Health-related Benefits.

Make a difference - join the LifeLabs team today!

At LifeLabs, we strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where our team members and the communities we serve feel accepted, valued, and respected.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy , the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [e-mail] .

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be fully vaccinated with the current Government approved COVID-19 vaccinations.

About the company

LifeLabs is the largest provider of specialty laboratory testing services in Canada. Together with our partners, we provide national access to specialized clinical tests. Excelleris is a wholly owned subsidiary of LifeLabs.

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