MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

Northern Health AuthorityChetwynd, British Columbia, Canada

30+ days ago

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 exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Laboratory department.

Performs established laboratory procedures and related duties under the direction of the Chief Technologist and in accordance with hospital and departmental policy in the fields of biochemistry, hematology, blood bank, urinalysis, accessioning, and phlebotomy.

Chetwynd General Hospital is a five acute care bed hospital, with seven long-term beds. Services include emergency, medical inpatient, palliative care, primary care nursing, home support and respiratory therapy.

Chetwynd is located in the foothills of the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains with a population of 3100. New residents have the opportunity to make a difference where they live everyday both inside and outside of work. Come to Chetwynd and build your family village with us. Check out for more information on this friendly and supportive community.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, 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.

Qualfications

Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory technology program; . (General).

Eligible for certification from the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science.

Skills and Abilities :

Ability to establish 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.