Laboratory Technologist
Company
Interior Health Authority
Interior Health is one of six publicly funded health authorities in British Columbia. With more than 19,000 employees and nearly 1,600 physicians on our team, we are developing the future of health care through innovation and professional development. Located in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, our beautiful region includes larger cities such as Kelowna, Kamloops, Penticton, and Vernon along with a multitude of rural communities such as Cranbrook, Golden, Ashcroft, and 100 Mile House. Interior Health is dedicated to providing the best possible service to our citizens with staff and physicians who are committed to teamwork and high quality patient care – all playing an important part in our vision to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the Province of British Columbia.
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Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia
Duties
Awesome 0.71fte MLT opportunity now available in the friendly community of Cranbrook, BC!
Our Microbiology Team is seeking a flexible and reliable Medical Laboratory Technologist to join their welcoming team at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC.
East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) is a 75 bed acute care hospital with a medium size Laboratory offering Core Lab, Microbiology, Histopathology and Specimen Accession services. It is considered a regional referral site for selected testing and there are 30 Medical Technologists and 25 Med Lab Assistants employed in the various areas of the lab.
Working in the Microbiology department, you can expect to work in a team based environment and perform a variety of duties within the Microbiology area of the Lab such as: routine and/or complex tests, utilizing manual procedures and automated instruments, including PCR testing, receiving specimens, entering data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), and validating/reporting test results.
This is a relief part-time (0.71fte) position until JULY 2020 or the return of the current incumbent. Days of work are rotating and shift times are 08:30 to 16:30, 07:30 to 15:30, 08:30 to 16:30, 14:30 to 22:30. There is the opportunity to bid for additional shifts.
Interior Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits and pension plan, excellent vacation entitlement and relocation assistance. Work environments that support growth and development, access to progressive clinical resources, a network of skilled multidisciplinary colleagues and access to development and career growth opportunities. Apply today and join our dynamic team!
Community Profile: Situated in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, Cranbrook is the business capital and largest city in the Rocky Mountain Region and is an easy drive to Alberta and the US. Nestled on a gentle plain with scenic mountain vistas, residents enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, camping, fishing and winter sports to name just a few.
Requirements
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
One (1) year recent related experience
Start Date
2019-04-10
Hours
0.71 FTE
Salary
$29.12 - $36.32/hr
Contact
Name
Kailee Thorne
Address
505 Doyle Avenue
Telephone
2504697070
Website
Display Date
2019-04-10
Expiry Date
2019-05-10
