Medical Lab Technologist - Microbiology

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a Medical Lab Technologist 1 in Microbiology located in Yellowknife. This role involves providing laboratory expertise and conducting essential analyses for medical professionals. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant diploma or degree, and experience in a Canadian Hospital Microbiology Laboratory is preferred. New graduates are welcome if they can register before starting employment. This position supports laboratories in the Northwest Territories, ensuring accurate diagnostics to aid public health.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree from an accredited Canadian Post-Secondary Institution.
• 3+ years of experience in a Canadian Hospital Microbiology Laboratory for internationally trained candidates.
• Registration with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science must be achieved prior to starting.
• New graduates awaiting certification examination will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare information about microbiology and infectious diseases.
• Examine biological and environmental samples using microbiology procedures.
• Supply referral services to medical laboratories in Northwest Territories.

Skills

Microbiology expertise

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Infectious disease analysis

Education

Medical Laboratory Technology Program

Job description

Job Information

Do you have recent and relevant experience in a Canadian Hospital Laboratory? Do you enjoy challenging and rewarding work? We currently have an opportunity for a Medical Lab Technologist 1, Microbiology located in Yellowknife, NT. You will provide laboratory medicine expertise for the Microbiology section of the Stanton Territorial Hospital Laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare information about general microbiology and the intricacies of infectious diseases, arranging for the collection of specimens and performing investigative, scientific analysis.
• Examines a variety of biological and environmental samples using standard microbiology procedure to ensure that medical and non-medical professionals have the test results necessary to diagnose, treat and manage disease and address public health issues.
• Supply in-hospital and territorial referral services to several medical laboratories throughout the Northwest Territories and the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• A recognized Medical Laboratory Technology Program at minimum of a diploma or degree level from an accredited Canadian Post-Secondary Institution.
• Internationally trained Medical Laboratory Technologists must have at least 3 years of working experience in a Canadian Hospital Microbiology Laboratory.
• New graduates waiting to write their certification examination will be considered however; registration must be achieved prior to beginning employment with Laboratory Services.
• Must be eligible for registration with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science.
• Knowledge of and an ability to input and retrieve information from Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) is an asset.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only

Health Recruitment

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel [phone] Extension 14106

Fax [phone]

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