Medical Laboratory Technologist

Dynacare; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technologist to join their Core Lab team in Kelowna. In this casual role, you will be pivotal in delivering high-quality clinical testing, ensuring timely and accurate results that significantly impact patient care. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can thrive and grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of Canadians. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you will have the opportunity to work with the latest technology and contribute to a health and wellness mission that prioritizes care and quality.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits program

RRSP match benefits

Employee stock purchase program

Collaborative and diverse workforce

Internal mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• CSMLS Registration as a practicing Medical Laboratory Technologist required.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct sample identification and meet specimen requirements.
• Perform routine testing duties including analyzer maintenance and QC.
• Record, interpret, and approve test results accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Troubleshooting

Self-management

Education

CSMLS Registration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Posting: Medical Laboratory Technologist

Status: casual, Monday to Friday with potential for weekend coverage in the future. 7am - 9am rotational shifts.

Location: Kelowna, BC

Where YOU work, makes a difference.

Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It’s an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’re evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

Are YOU our next Medical Laboratory Technologist?

We’re looking for a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our Core Lab team in Kelowna, BC. You will be responsible for delivering in a timely manner the highest level of clinical and scientific quality to everyone we serve with a variety of testing using the latest technology. Your contributions will make a difference – the results and reports you deliver will be provided to physicians and greatly impact the downstream solutions and treatment critical to saving someone’s life.

This is a casual position working shifts between 7:00am to 9:00pm.

Why Dynacare is an amazing place for YOU:

1. Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities
2. Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones
3. Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities
4. Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program
5. Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all

How YOU will make a difference:

1. Ensuring sample identification is correct and specimen requirements are met according to established procedures.
2. Performing routine testing duties within Hematology which includes but not limited to analyzer maintenance, calibration, QC and troubleshooting.
3. Ensuring quality control standards are maintained, investigating missing samples and performing routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
4. Recording, interpreting and/or approving test results.
5. Identifying and reporting of incidents and non-conformities.

What YOU bring to the role:

1. You thrive independently, applying sound decision making principles and ability to self-manage in fast-paced environment.
2. You bring a high level of interpersonal skills and you are a natural fit within a collaborative working environment.
3. Carry a CSMLS Registration as a practicing Medical Laboratory Technologist in good standing.
4. Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook at an intermediate level.
5. Solid ability to troubleshoot technical issues and provide recommendations for resolution.
6. Nice to have: working experience in the Chemistry or Hematology field, knowledge and understanding of Diagnostic Accreditation standards.

Working conditions:

1. Physical and Environmental Demands
2. Ability to lift 30 lbs. (pounds)
3. High visual requirements
4. Repetitive fine motor movements of hands
5. Perform duties in stationary standing/sitting positions
6. Exposure to noise, chemicals, solvents and bio-hazardous and radioactive materials
7. Shift work required

Passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care? Please apply today and let us open the door to your extended career journey.

Salary from: $34.00 hour

Dynacare has been a “Top Employer” for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we’re proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care – we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.

Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees.

In accordance with provincial legislation and our Accommodation Policy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.