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MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST, BIOCHEMISTRY

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST, BIOCHEMISTRY

Northern Health AuthorityPrince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? 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 opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Laboratory department.

Under the director of the Charge Tech (Biochemistry), performs routine and specialized Biochemistry tests. Performs regular maintenance and calibration of instrumentation, checks and records test results and maintains quality control standards.

Shift Rotation / Hours of work : Days, Evenings - 07 : 00 to 15 : 00, 06 : 45 to 14 : 45, 08 : 00 to 16 : 00, 09 : 00 to 17 : 00, 12 : 00 to 20 : 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
  • 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.

Prince Rupert is a marine-based port city with one-of-a-kind wilderness exploration and wildlife viewing experiences on northwest BC’s Pacific Coast. It’s also a popular stop on various Alaskan cruises. Located 721 km (447 miles) west of Prince George on Highway 16, Prince Rupert is the land, air, and water transportation hub of British Columbia’s North Coast, and home to 13,500 people. The city sits at the mouth of the Skeena River, surrounded by Chatham Sound and many small, uninhabited islands. The area is perfect for exploring and discovering the fascinating history and customs of local First Nations people. Prince Rupert is recognized as one of the world’s largest and leading ports and port facility expansion in the area ensures a multitude of economic opportunities now and in the future. Check out more on , known as the halibut capital of the world.

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

    Qualfications

  • Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory technology program; . (General) or . Subject (Clinical Chemistry).
  • Eligible for certification from the Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists.

    • Skills and Abilities :

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with patients, laboratory and hospital personnel and medical staff.
  • Ability to sustain attention to accuracy and detail over extended periods.
  • Ability to keep abreast of technological developments in the field.
  • Communication skills.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

    • 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.