Medical Laboratory Technologist

Interior Health; Princeton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP program

Training opportunities

Vacation entitlement

Health benefits

Pension plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health in Princeton, BC is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist to join the Princeton General Hospital laboratory.

You will perform routine and complex tests, greet patients, collect specimens, enter data into LIS, validate and report results, and maintain instruments in a fast-paced, team-based setting.

The position is a Relief Full Time role with days Monday to Friday, offering training and opportunities for professional development within Interior Health.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Medical Laboratory Science Program.
• Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam and registration in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine (Science).
• Minimum of one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients and collecting/receiving specimens.
• Entering data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and related systems.
• Validating and reporting test results.
• Maintaining instruments and preparing solutions and controls.

Skills

Clinical Chemistry

Hematology

Transfusion Medicine

Education

Medical Laboratory Science program

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Princeton General Hospital in Princeton, BC. 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:

Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine (Science)

This is a Relief Full Time (1.0) position until return of incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days shifts Monday to Friday.

About this Location

Nestled between the Similkameen and Tulameen rivers, this charming town is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering hiking, mountain biking, fishing, golfing and skiing just minutes from town.

Princeton has a lively community atmosphere, with a local Farmers' Market in the summer, unique shops and cozy cafés. With excellent schools, modern recreation facilities and an abundance of parks, Princeton provides the ideal backdrop for life, work and play.

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?

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: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine (Science), 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