Laboratory Technologist I

Job Description

Location : Eastern Health

Laboratory Technologist I

Temporary, Call In

Hours Based on the needs of the department. Salary LX-27 ($30.30 - $37.88 per hour) Competition Number General181 Posted Date 18 January 2023 Closing Date 31 December 2023

About Us

Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people.

The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services.

At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province.

To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary

Laboratory Technologist's work in a variety of areas within Eastern Health, including but not limited to Haematology, Biochemistry, Anatomical Pathology, Microbiology, etc.

Laboratory Technologist duties include routine and stat samples analyses on blood and body fluids, quality assurance activities such as corrective actions and documentation and equipment maintenance and monitoring.

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to) :

Occasionally lifts and / or unload objects weighing up to 30 lbs.

Regularly stands or sits for extended periods, requiring constant repetitive movement of upper extremities and walking to deliver reports / results.

Visual and auditory concentration are constant and eye / hand coordination and higher than normal levels of attentiveness are required.

Job Qualifications

Graduation from a recognized (accredited) program with a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or a degree in Medical Laboratory Science is required.

Current and continuing certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) as a general MLT or applicable subject MLT is required.

Current and continuing registration with the NL Council of Health Professionals is required.

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Apply online at https : / / employment.easternhealth.ca

To become a part of our team, please submit your resume / cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications.

Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries :

Telephone : (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email : [email protected]. Applications / resumes are not accepted at this email address.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS : We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration / licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.