Medical Laboratory Technologist

Dynacare

Kelowna

CAD 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Job Posting: Medical Laboratory Technologist

Status: casual, Monday to Friday with potential for weekend coverage in the future. 7am - 9am rotational shifts.

Location: Kelowna, BC

Where YOU work, makes a difference.

Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It’s an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’re evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

Are YOU our next Medical Laboratory Technologist?

We’re looking for a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our Core Lab team in Kelowna, BC. You will be responsible for delivering in a timely manner the highest level of clinical and scientific quality to everyone we serve with a variety of testing using the latest technology. Your contributions will make a difference – the results and reports you deliver will be provided to physicians and greatly impact the downstream solutions and treatment critical to saving someone’s life.

This is a casual position working shifts between 7:00am to 9:00pm.

Why Dynacare is an amazing place for YOU:

Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities
Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones
Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities
Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program
Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all

How YOU will make a difference:

Ensuring sample identification is correct and specimen requirements are met according to established procedures.
Performing routine testing duties within Hematology which includes but not limited to analyzer maintenance, calibration, QC and troubleshooting.
Ensuring quality control standards are maintained, investigating missing samples and performing routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Recording, interpreting and/or approving test results.
Identifying and reporting of incidents and non-conformities

What YOU bring to the role:

You thrive independently, applying sound decision making principles and ability to self-manage in fast-paced environment
You bring a high level of interpersonal skills and you are a natural fit within a collaborative working environment
Carry a CSMLS Registration as a practicing Medical Laboratory Technologist in good standing
Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook at an intermediate level
Solid ability to troubleshoot technical issues and provide recommendations for resolution
Nice to have: working experience in the Chemistry or Hematology field, knowledge and understanding of Diagnostic Accreditation standards.

Working conditions:

Physical and Environmental Demands
Ability to lift 30 lbs. (pounds)
High visual requirements
Repetitive fine motor movements of hands
Perform duties in stationary standing/sitting positions
Exposure to noise, chemicals, solvents and bio-hazardous and radioactive materials
Shift work required

Passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care? Please apply today and let us open the door to your extended career journey.

Salary from: $34.00 hour

Dynacare has been a “Top Employer” for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we’re proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care – we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.

Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees.

In accordance with provincial legislation and our Accommodation Policy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.