Medical Laboratory Technologist

Interior Health; Penticton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for the Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton, BC. The role is withinHistology, in a permanent part-time capacity (0.60) with shifts Monday to Friday days, performing routine and complex tests in a team-based laboratory environment.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, collecting specimens, entering data into the LIS, validating and reporting results, and maintaining instruments.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Medical Laboratory Science Program.
• Registration with CAMLPR pathways or CSMLS certification.
• One year recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and/or complex tests using manual procedures and automated instruments in the laboratory.
• Greets patients and collects and/or receives specimens.
• Enters data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and related systems.
• Validates and reports test results.
• Maintains instruments and prepares solutions and control agents per procedures.

Education

Graduation from an approved Medical Laboratory Science Program

Registration with CAMLPR pathways or CSMLS certification

One year recent related experience

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton, B.C. . 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:

Histology

This is a Permanent Part Time (0.60) position.

Shifts of work will be scheduled Monday to Friday days.

About this Location

Enjoy beach days, boating and the iconic channel float in the summer, and visit the surrounding mountains for hiking, biking and skiing throughout the year.

Penticton is home to over 80 wineries, plus breweries, cideries and distilleries, all within walking or biking distance of downtown. Explore local markets, great eateries and a vibrant arts and culture scene.

With endless outdoor recreation, family fun and a welcoming community, there’s something for everyone in Penticton.

Qualfications

• Graduation from an approved Medical Laboratory Science Program
• Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam and registration in the relevant field(s) of practice: Histology, in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) pathways, or certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
• One (1) year recent related experience