Medical Laboratory Technologist

Interior Health Authority; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/educationopps

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist to join the Castlegar District Health Centre in Castlegar, BC. The role spans clinical chemistry, haematology and transfusion medicine within a team-based laboratory environment.

Shifts rotate days and evenings in a permanent full-time position, offering career growth, training opportunities and a strong commitment to well-being and work-life balance within the Interior Health region.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing routine and complex tests in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to greet patients, collect/receive specimens, and enter data into LIS.
• Willingness to rotate through departments such as microbiology, histology, and cytology to learn procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine and/or complex tests using manual procedures and automated instruments.
• Validate and report test results to stakeholders.
• Maintain instruments and prepare solutions and controls per procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Clinical Chemistry

Hematology

Transfusion Medicine

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Automated instruments

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Castlegar District Health Centre in Castlegar, 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,

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About The Job

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, within the context of client-centred care, and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, policies, procedures, this position works in a team based environment and under general supervision of the Operations Supervisor, Professional Practice Leader or other designated personnel performs a variety of routine and/or complex tests utilizing manual procedures and automated instruments within the laboratory. Position is also responsible for functions such as greeting patients, collecting and/or receiving specimens, entering data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and related computer systems/programs, validating and reporting test results, maintaining instruments and preparing solutions and control agents in accordance with established procedures and safety standards. Participates in departmental training programs in individual or all sections of the lab (such as, microbiology, histology, cytology, etc.) with a view to learning new/existing tests and procedures for use in the Laboratory.

Field of practice for this position is: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine (Science)

This is a Permanent Full Time (1.0) position.

Shifts of work will be scheduled rotating days and evenings.

About this Location

Nestled in the heart of the West Kootenays, Castlegar is a picturesque town surrounded by mountains, rivers, and forests, and a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with activities like hiking, biking, skiing, and kayaking right at your doorstep. Nearby resorts such as Red Mountain and Whitewater offer world-class skiing in the winter, while the Columbia & Western Railway Trail is perfect for summer adventures.

The town’s vibrant arts scene, local cafes, and craft breweries add to its charm, while events like the Castlegar & District Fall Fair and Festival of Lights create a welcoming community atmosphere. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills or a peaceful, small-town lifestyle, Castlegar offers the perfect balance of both in a stunning natural setting.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?