* Medical Laboratory Technologist

Interior Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking qualified Medical Lab Technologists to join their dedicated team in the stunning southern interior of British Columbia. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment, performing vital laboratory tests and contributing to patient care. With beautiful locations offering a balance of work and life, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including health plans and generous vacation entitlement. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and want to thrive in a vibrant community, this opportunity is perfect for you. Apply today and be part of a team that values well-being and professional growth!

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Medical Laboratory Science Program.
• Current certification with CSMLS and eligible for BCSLS membership.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex tests using manual procedures and automated instruments.
• Enter data into the Lab Information System and validate test results.

Skills

Medical Laboratory Testing

Data Entry

Instrument Maintenance

Training and Evaluation

Education

Medical Laboratory Science Program

Certification with CSMLS

Tools

Lab Information System (LIS)

Job description

Position Summary
If you are a qualified Medical Lab Technologist (MLT) or currently completing an MLT student practicum and do not see the exact vacancy you are looking for, please apply to this competition and your application will be reviewed.

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
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions to support you at every stage of your career:

1. Employee & Family Assistance Program
2. Employer paid training/education opportunities
3. Generous Vacation Entitlement
4. Employer Paid Health Benefits
5. Municipal Pension Plan
6. Shift Premiums
7. Competitive wages

About the Job:
Interior Health Authority is seeking Medical Laboratory Technologists to join our team of Lab professionals across the sunny southern interior of British Columbia. Our region is a world-renowned vacation destination, offering hot summers and milder winters, envious lifestyle and recreation choices, and career opportunities to match your aspirations.

MLTs work in a supportive, team-based environment and perform a variety of duties within the assigned discipline department. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Performing routine and/or complex tests, utilizing manual procedures and automated instruments
2. Entering data into the Lab Information System (LIS), related systems, and programs
3. Validating and reporting test results
4. Maintaining instruments, preparing solutions, and control agents
5. Contributing to training, evaluation, and improvement programs

About our Locations:
Whether you are looking for a big city, smaller town, or rural community, we have the position and location to suit. APPLY TODAY and you could be joining our stellar team of Lab professionals!

Okanagan: Beautiful beaches, lakes, orchards, vineyards, golfing, and world-class ski resorts all just minutes away from the main centres of Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, and Oliver.

Thompson Cariboo Shuswap: Spectacular scenery, agricultural abundance, provincial parks, culturally and historically rich communities such as Williams Lake, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, and Revelstoke.

Kootenay’s: The wilderness capital of BC offers majestic mountain ranges, glacier-fed lakes, and lush forests for skiing, hiking, biking, and camping. Home to sunny, laid-back communities like Cranbrook, Trail, Nakusp, and Grand Forks.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as 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? Apply Today!

Qualifications

1. Graduation from an approved Medical Laboratory Science Program
2. 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
3. One (1) year recent related experience