Technical Resource Technologist Laboratory Quality

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Technical Resource Technologist, Laboratory Quality, to support a multi-site Laboratory Medicine team in Campbell River, BC. The role provides technical quality consultation, assists with policy implementation, and ensures adherence to QA programs across sites, with travel between locations as required.

Reporting to the Unit Supervisor and collaborating with the Technical Practice Lead, you will educate staff, perform evaluations, and teach quality

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Registration in CAMLPR pathways or CSMLS certification.
• Courses in Quality Control and Quality System Essentials; knowledge of CERNER is a plus.
• Three years of recent senior clinical laboratory experience; BC driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical quality consultation and advisory services to laboratory staff.
• Assist with implementing standardized policies and procedures; ensure QA adherence.
• Evaluate, educate and teach Medical Laboratory staff and others.
• Travel between multiple sites may be required; transportation may use a personal vehicle.
• Maintain documentation and prepare concise reports as part of QA processes.

Skills

Method development

Cost benefit analyses

Effective communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Teaching/orientation

Problem solving

Report writing

Equipment operation

Education

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

CAMLPR pathway registration or CSMLS certification

Quality Control training

Quality System Essentials training

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Technical Resource Technologist Laboratory Quality - (234184)

Campbell River Hospital (CRG) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

All shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$43.56 - $54.38

Paid FTE

1.00

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Sep. 4 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics (LMPMG) is committed to enhancing patient care through the provision of consistently high quality laboratory services.

Servicing a multi-site operation under the direction of and reporting to the designated Unit Supervisor and working with the Technical Practice Lead, the Technical Resource Technologist, Laboratory Quality provides technical quality consultation and advisory services to Laboratory Technologists, Laboratory Assistants and others. assists with implementing standardized policies and procedures; ensuring adherence to quality assurance programs and protocols; and evaluates, educates and teaches Medical Laboratory staff and others. Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Successful completion of a recognized diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology. 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)

Successful completion of courses in Quality Control, Change Management and/or Quality System Essentials. Knowledge of integrated computerized clinical laboratory information systems, such as CERNER; knowledge of clinical laboratory best practice principles, procedures, protocols and equipment for designated medical discipline. Three (3) years recent, related experience in a senior capacity in a clinical laboratory. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Valid BC driver's license.

Skills And Abilities

Demonstrated ability to perform method development, evaluations and cost benefit analysesDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writingAbility to work independently, as part of a team, and to deal effectively with othersAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externallyAbility to teach, provide orientation, conduct presentationsDemonstrated knowledge of and ability to implement effective problem-solving processesAbility to operate related equipment, including a variety of computer software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VisioAbility to operate related equipmentAbility to secure facts through investigation, information gathering and documentationAbility to prepare concise and accurate written reports and document procedures and processes for manualsPhysical ability to perform the duties of the position

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics (LMPMG) is committed to enhancing patient care through the provision of consistently high quality laboratory services.

Servicing a multi-site operation under the direction of and reporting to the designated Unit Supervisor and working with the Technical Practice Lead, the Technical Resource Technologist, Laboratory Quality provides technical quality consultation and advisory services to Laboratory Technologists, Laboratory Assistants and others. assists with implementing standardized policies and procedures; ensuring adherence to quality assurance programs and protocols; and evaluates, educates and teaches Medical Laboratory staff and others. Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Successful completion of a recognized diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology. 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)

Successful completion of courses in Quality Control, Change Management and/or Quality System Essentials. Knowledge of integrated computerized clinical laboratory information systems, such as CERNER; knowledge of clinical laboratory best practice principles, procedures, protocols and equipment for designated medical discipline. Three (3) years recent, related experience in a senior capacity in a clinical laboratory. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Valid BC driver's license.

Skills And Abilities

Demonstrated ability to perform method development, evaluations and cost benefit analysesDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writingAbility to work independently, as part of a team, and to deal effectively with othersAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externallyAbility to teach, provide orientation, conduct presentationsDemonstrated knowledge of and ability to implement effective problem-solving processesAbility to operate related equipment, including a variety of computer software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VisioAbility to operate related equipmentAbility to secure facts through investigation, information gathering and documentationAbility to prepare concise and accurate written reports and document procedures and processes for manualsPhysical ability to perform the duties of the position