Medical Laboratory Technologist

Interior Health Authority; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Casual Medical Laboratory Technologist to join the Medical Laboratory Department at Shuswap Lake General Hospital, located in Salmon Arm, BC. The role involves performing routine and complex tests, collecting specimens, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates should be reliable, flexible, and motivated. This position offers opportunities to advance into regular employment with competitive pay and extensive benefits. If you have a passion for Medical Laboratory Science, apply today!

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Experience in Medical Laboratory Science is required.
• Ability to perform routine and/or complex tests.
• Familiarity with automated analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests utilizing manual procedures.
• Collect and receive specimens.
• Maintain analyzers and prepare solutions.

Skills

Reliable

Flexible

Motivated

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, 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, apply today!

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

Shuswap Lake General Hospital is a 42‑bed hospital in the Thompson‑Cariboo‑Shuswap health service area. Located in Salmon Arm, B.C., the hospital offers services including surgical, inpatient, obstetrics and 24‑hour emergency. Our caseload is quite varied and as this site is a smaller STAT Lab, it allows for a great learning environment. Medical Laboratory Technologist’s (MLT) rotate through Chemistry, Hematology Coag, Transfusion Medicine and the manual bench, processing blood, urine, body fluids and CSFs on site. Typical duties may include performing routine and/or complex tests utilizing manual procedures and automated analyzers, collecting and/or receiving specimens, entering data into the LIS, validating/reporting test results, maintaining analyzers and preparing solutions and control agents.

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means hours are not guaranteed and may vary and shifts may be at short notice. Casual employees are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent and temporary positions. There are many opportunities with Interior Health that begin with casual employment and lead to regular employment.

About this Location

Situated along the shores of Shuswap Lake, Salmon Arm offers a perfect blend of small‑town warmth and natural beauty. With a lively downtown area full of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, the town has everything you need for a vibrant, community‑focused lifestyle. It’s also known for its bustling farmers’ market and annual events like the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, making it a hub for local culture and entertainment.

Salmon Arm is ideal for families, with excellent schools, parks, and easy access to outdoor adventures. From hiking and boating on Shuswap Lake to winter sports at nearby resorts, the town offers year‑round recreation. With its welcoming atmosphere and variety of activities, Salmon Arm is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as 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? Apply Today!