TRAVEL MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST, GOHEALTH BC

GoHealth BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team dedicated to serving rural and remote communities. As a Medical Laboratory Technologist, you will play a vital role in obtaining and preparing specimens for analysis, ensuring high standards of practice. This dynamic position offers the flexibility of a self-scheduling model, allowing you to balance work and life while exploring beautiful British Columbia. With opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with healthcare professionals, you can make a significant impact in the community without the need to relocate. If you are passionate about helping others and ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is for you.

Benefits

Self-scheduling model

Medical and dental benefits

Sick time and paid vacation leave

Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)

Travel and accommodation provided

$72.00 per day meal per diem

Explore BC while working

Networking opportunities with healthcare professionals

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program.
• Current CSMLS certification and 2 years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and prepare specimens for routine analysis in various lab disciplines.
• Perform procedures in Biochemistry, Hematology, and Transfusion Medicine.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Ability to travel

Ability to follow instructions

Calm under pressure

Technological proficiency

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program

Current certification with CSMLS

Eligible for membership with BCSLS

Job description

Position Summary
Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you 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 GoHealth BC Team.

Under the direction of the Lead Technologist, Clinical Laboratory-GoHealth BC, or the Departmental Lead, the Medical Laboratory Technologist, GoHealth BC obtains and prepares specimens for routine analysis. It includes performing various routine procedures across laboratory disciplines, focusing on Biochemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, and Accessioning, in accordance with departmental procedures and the standards of professional practice and code of ethics outlined by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). The Medical Laboratory Technologist is required to travel to various GoHealth BC locations as part of their responsibilities.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:
Days, Evenings, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00, 08:00 to 12:00, 08:00 to 16:00, 08:00 to 20:00, rotating. This position uses a self-scheduling model. Position to work in various rural sites, not specific to any one community setting or acute location with paid travel times of 4, 8 or 12 hours.

This is a travel position. Hours of work will vary depending on site and days of work will vary due to self-scheduling.

GoHealth BC currently provides focused support to the following communities:
Prince George and Fort St. John but expanding to other British Columbia communities soon.

Why join our team?

1. We support work-life balance by using a self-scheduling model.
2. You schedule your shifts, where and when you want to work, and your preferred departments.
3. Your schedule is built six times per year in two months blocks.
4. Your travel hours count towards your FTE.
5. GoHealth BC employees get to explore BC while working.
6. You get the opportunity to meet and network with other healthcare professionals and travel nurses.
7. GoHealth BC employees don’t need to uproot or move! You can live anywhere in Canada and be part of our team.
8. Part-time GoHealth BC employees receive medical and dental benefits, accrue sick time and paid vacation leave, and contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP). You receive all the benefits of traditional unionized employment with the additional benefit of travel and self-scheduling.

Travel and accommodation

1. The GoHealth BC provides all your flights, car rental or NH fleet vehicles, ferries, or a mileage equivalency.
2. A $72.00 per day meal per diem is provided.
3. All accommodation is provided, typically with a kitchenette.
4. Family members (spouses, children) may be able to accompany GoHealth BC employees to some locations determined on a case-by-case basis. Expenses of family member are not covered by GoHealth BC.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

1. Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
2. Examples may include:
1. Program certificates or diplomas
2. High school/college/university transcripts etc.
3. You must provide a cover letter and resume.

Qualifications

1. Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology Science program and current certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS), and eligible for membership with the BC Society of Laboratory Science (BCSLS) and/or CSMLS.
2. Two (2) years recent related experience.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, laboratory, and hospital personnel/medical staff.
2. Ability to travel.
3. Ability to sustain attention to accuracy and detail over extended periods.
4. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
5. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
7. Ability to organize work.
8. Ability to work well under pressure and remain calm.
9. Ability to keep abreast of technological developments in the field.
10. Ability to operate and maintain related equipment, including relevant computer applications.
11. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

GoHealth BC is a collaborative effort between Northern Health, Interior Health, Island Health, the Ministry of Health and the HSPBA. The partnership features a creative, innovative, and flexible approach to serving rural and remote communities. This program allows Med Lab Tech to expand their scope of professional practice while taking on new experiences!