Traveling Medical Laboratory Technologist – Multi-Site

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Technologist at Port Hardy and other sites. The role involves performing hematology, chemistry and transfusion medicine procedures across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities include operating lab equipment, maintaining safety and quality standards and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patient care. Planned start date: Oct 5, 2026. Regular full-time with travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, families, staff and physicians.
• Current knowledge of core laboratory testing methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of related legislation and government policies for laboratory work.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload prioritization.
• Willingness to operate laboratory equipment and information systems.
• Ability to demonstrate procedures to staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Perform established laboratory procedures, including hematology, chemistry and transfusion medicine.
• Communicate effectively with patients, residents, families and health care staff.
• Collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Operate related equipment and computerized information systems.
• Demonstrate procedures to other employees and students.
• Maintain safety, quality and regulatory compliance in the lab.

Skills

Communication

Laboratory knowledge

Legislation knowledge

Team player

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Independent working

Equipment operation

Teaching procedures

Education

Medical Laboratory Technology diploma

CSMLS/CAMLPR certified

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Technologist at Port Hardy and other sites. The role involves performing hematology, chemistry and transfusion medicine procedures across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities include operating lab equipment, maintaining safety and quality standards and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patient care. Planned start date: Oct 5, 2026. Regular full-time with travel between sites.