Medical Laboratory Technologist

Interior Health Authority; Nakusp; On-site; CAD 50,544 - 63,107; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Competitive wages

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist to join their team at Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp, BC. This permanent full-time position involves performing a range of laboratory tests in a dynamic environment, requiring certification and relevant experience. Ideal candidates should have a passion for medical laboratory science and be ready to tackle routine and complex testing. Competitive wages and various benefits are provided, along with the opportunity to work in a serene, nature-filled community.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved Medical Laboratory Science Program.
• Certified by CSMLS and eligible for BCSLS membership.
• Minimum one year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex tests using manual procedures and automated instruments.
• Collect specimens and enter data into the Laboratory Information System.
• Validate and report test results.

Skills

Graduation from an approved Medical Laboratory Science Program

Current certification with CSMLS

One year recent related experience

Education

Medical Laboratory Science Program

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp, BC. If Medical Laboratory Science is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, apply today!

Position Summary

We offer a generalist Medical Laboratory Technologist position with interesting and varied work within all areas of Core with some phlebotomy. The Arrow Lakes Hospital (ALH) does not have acute care beds but offers laboratory and radiology; urgent care; outpatient ambulatory care; community services; long‑term residential care services; and doctors’ offices. Typical duties may include performing routine and/or complex tests utilizing manual procedures and automated instruments, collecting and/or receiving specimens, entering data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), validating/reporting test results, maintaining instruments and preparing solutions and control agents.

Job Type & Schedule

This is a Permanent Full‑Time (1.00) opportunity. Shifts of work will be scheduled rotating days. There is on‑call associated with this position.

Location

Located in southeastern British Columbia, Nakusp is a quiet community surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes and pristine nature. It offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and exploring the nearby rivers and forests, making it a year‑round haven for nature lovers. With its rural charm and peaceful atmosphere, Nakusp provides a slower pace of life while still offering access to larger communities nearby.

Benefits

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Competitive wages

Pay Range

Interior Health Authority provided pay range: CA$36.69/hr - CA$45.81/hr

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Medical Laboratory Science Program
• Current certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and eligible for membership with the BC Society of Laboratory Sciences (BCSLS) and/or CSMLS
• One (1) year recent related experience

Comments

Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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