Medical Laboratory Technologist

Northern Health; Hazelton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine lab procedures across various specialties. This role involves working Monday to Friday in a dynamic lab environment with opportunities for professional development and excellent benefits. Candidates should have an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program and be eligible for certification from the Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Loans forgiveness programs

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory procedures as assigned.
• Rotate through multiple disciplines in the lab as required.
• Maintain quality control and assurance practices.
• Adhere to safety, regulatory, and organizational policies.

Skills

Ability to organize work

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships

Attention to accuracy and detail

Keeping abreast of technological developments

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program

Certification from Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a registered Medical Laboratory Technologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Laboratory department.

Reporting to the Chief Technologist, the incumbent performs routine lab procedures and may rotate through various disciplines (Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, Microbiology, and Anatomical Pathology).

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 07:00 to 15:00

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory procedures as assigned by the Chief Technologist.
• Rotates through multiple disciplines (Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, Microbiology, Anatomical Pathology) as required.
• Maintain quality control and assurance practices in the laboratory.
• Adhere to safety, regulatory, and organizational policies and procedures.

What Northern Health has to offer

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loans forgiveness programs offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program; R.T. (General).
• Eligible for certification from the Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with others in the health care field.
• Ability to sustain attention to accuracy and detail over extended periods.
• Ability to keep abreast of technological developments in the field.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in multiple communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. We employ more than 7,000 staff, providing opportunities across our network.