Medical Laboratory Technologist 1 - Microbiology

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare authority in Canada's Northwest Territories is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technologist 1 specializing in Microbiology. The role includes conducting scientific analysis in a hospital laboratory, managing specimens, and supporting public health initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant diploma and experience, with new graduates also being considered if they achieve certification before starting.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for registration with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science.
• 3 years of experience in a Canadian Hospital Microbiology Laboratory required for internationally trained applicants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare info about microbiology and infectious diseases.
• Examine biological and environmental samples.
• Supply in-hospital and territorial referral services.

Skills

Inputting information from Laboratory Information Systems

Scientific analysis

Education

Diploma or degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technologist 1 - Microbiology

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Do you have recent and relevant experience in a Canadian Hospital Laboratory? Do you enjoy challenging and rewarding work? We currently have an opportunity for a Medical Lab Technologist 1, Microbiology located in Yellowknife, NT. You will provide laboratory medicine expertise for the Microbiology section of the Stanton Territorial Hospital Laboratory.

Key Responsibilities
- Prepare information about general microbiology and the intricacies of infectious diseases, arranging for the collection of specimens and performing investigative, scientific analysis.
- Examines a variety of biological and environmental samples using standard microbiology procedure to ensure that medical and non-medical professionals have the test results necessary to diagnose, treat and manage disease and address public health issues.
- Supply in-hospital and territorial referral services to several medical laboratories throughout the Northwest Territories and the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.

Key Qualifications and Skills
- A recognized Medical Laboratory Technology Program at minimum of a diploma or degree level from an accredited Canadian Post-Secondary Institution.
- Internationally trained Medical Laboratory Technologists must have at least 3 years of working experience in a Canadian Hospital Microbiology Laboratory.
-New graduates waiting to write their certification examination will be considered however; registration must be achieved prior to beginning employment with Laboratory Services.
- Must be eligible for registration with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science.
- Knowledge of and an ability to input and retrieve information from Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) is an asset.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax[phone]
[e-mail]

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