MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST II

Position Summary

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position.

Are you a registered Medical Laboratory Technologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Laboratory department.

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Technologist, performs laboratory work and related duties in the field of Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Microbiology, Accessioning, Phlebotomy, and gram stains.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings, 07:00 to 15:00, 07:30 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:00, 09:00 to 17:00, 15:00 to 23:00 (Rotating)

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is a 24-bed facility that sees an average of 22,000 ER visits per year. It is a fully equipped facility with Medical Imaging, Laboratory, ICU, ER and Maternity. Services include:

• Acute Care
• Internal medicine
• Ultrasound
• CT scans
• Surgery
• Emergency department
• Extended care
• Pediatrics
• Radiology
• Obstetrics
• Gynecology

Additional services such as Diabetes Education, Healthy Heart and Rehabilitation, Podiatry, Orthopedics, and other visiting specialists.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service.
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

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

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession).
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Medical Laboratory Science Program.
• Current certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and eligible for membership with the BC Society of Laboratory Sciences (BCSLS) and/or CSMLS.
• Three to four years’ recent related experience.
• Supervisory training and experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to be accurate in the performance of duties. Must have keen perception and good judgment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to modify existing procedures when necessary.
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to orientate new staff and supervise.
• Demonstrated ability with all aspects of quality control and quality assurance.
• Knowledge and proficiency with computers including email, word, excel and keyboarding skills.

Who we are: Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

Comments

Competition #:

05634945

Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

HSA

Facility:

PR REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Location:

Prince Rupert, BC

Department:

PRR MULTI-FUNCTION LAB

Reports To:

MANAGER OR DESIGNATE

Hourly Wage:

$36.69 - $45.81

Close Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT.