Medical Laboratory Technologist

Interior Health Authority; Merritt; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Merritt, BC, is seeking a laboratory professional to perform routine and complex tests in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology and Transfusion Medicine under supervision.

The role includes greeting patients, collecting specimens, entering data into LIS, validating results, maintaining instruments, and supporting department training and safety standards. This is a permanent full-time position with rotating day and evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, collect and/or receive specimens, enter data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and related computer systems/programs
• Validate and report test results, maintain instruments and prepare solutions and control agents in accordance with established procedures and safety standards
• Participate in departmental training programs and learn new/existing tests and procedures for use in the Laboratory

Job description

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:

• 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 Nicola Valley, Merritt blends outdoor adventure with rich cultural history. Surrounded by rolling hills and grasslands, the town offers year-round recreation - hiking, biking, fishing and nearby ski resorts in winter.

Known as the “Country Music Capital of Canada,” Merritt’s vibrant cultural scene includes live music, local galleries, and country music murals. With a welcoming community, mild winters, sunny summers and over 200 nearby lakes, Merritt is the perfect place to live, work, play and grow.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.

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?