MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

Northern Health; Terrace; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moving expenses

Vacation after 1 year

Indigenous leave

Municipal pension plan

Employee referral program

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform technical duties in Laboratory Services. You will work under supervision, conduct tests across clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion medicine, and microbiology, and ensure accurate reporting of results.

Experience in a busy lab, familiarity with quality control, and the ability to work in shifts including days/evenings/nights are valued. Terrace facility offers community and regional health opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registration in the relevant CAMLPR pathway or CSMLS certification.
• One year of recent related experience in the designated discipline within the last six years.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work involved in laboratory test procedures.
• Evaluate and verify results and prepare related reports.

Skills

Lab procedures

Quality control

Safety

Communication

Prioritization

Independence

Team collaboration

Point-of-care devices

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

CSMLS/CAMLPR registration

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a registered Medical Laboratory Technologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Laboratory Services department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Medical Laboratory Technologist performs technical work involved in the duties associated with laboratory test procedures. In addition, the Medical Laboratory Technologist evaluates and verifies results and prepares related reports.

• Field of practice for this position is: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine (Science), and Clinical Microbiology.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Days, Evenings, Nights - 06:00 to 14:00, 08:00 to 16:00, 09:00 to 17:00, 10:00 to 18:00, 12:00 to 20:00, 14:00 to 22:00, 23:00 to 07:00, Rotating

Qualfications

• Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam and registration in the relevant field(s) of practice 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-year recent related experience in the designated discipline within the last six years, and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated recent working knowledge of the assigned section or sections.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures, and technical competence to perform tests used in the assigned section of the laboratory, including quality control and safety.
• Basic awareness of research processes.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Basic knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care using point of care instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and software, including techniques appropriate to the designated area of the laboratory.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:

Facility: Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Ksyen Regional Hospital.

Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Terrace.

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.