MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

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.

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Technologist, performs laboratory work and related duties in the field of Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Accessioning, Phlebotomy, and Quality Control Management.

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
• Must be CSMLS certified in Medical Laboratory Technology and hold current registration with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
• Must have three to four years’ post Registered Technologist experience as a Medical Technologist in all disciplines of the laboratory.
• Supervisory training and experience preferred.

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 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.