Medical Laboratory Technologist

Interior Health Authority; Princeton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/educationOpport

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Princeton, BC seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist for the Princeton General Hospital. The role involves performing tests in clinical chemistry, hematology, and transfusion medicine within a team in a fast-paced environment.

Shifts are days, Monday to Friday, with a relief full-time contract until return of the incumbent. Join a diverse, supportive environment with IH's commitment to well-being and professional development.

Qualifications

• Performs a variety of routine and/or complex tests using manual procedures and automated instruments.
• Greet patients, collect and/or receive specimens, and enter data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and related systems.
• Validate and report test results, maintain instruments, and prepare solutions and controls according to procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Participates in departmental training programs to learn new/existing tests and procedures across sections of the lab.

Job description

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

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 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.

Come join our team and see why we're 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?