Medical Laboratory Technologist | Hematology

Company

Interior Health Authority

About this location:EKH is a 75 bed acute care hospital with a medium size Laboratory offering Core Lab, Microbiology, Histo, Pathology, collections and 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 various disciplines.Cranbrook is 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 in the distance, residents can enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities and urban pursuits.

Location

Cranbrook, BC

Duties

A permanent full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist opportunity is now available at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKH) in Cranbrook, B.C.

With this opportunity comes eligibility for a $10,000 signing bonus as well as a generous relocation allowance for new applicants seeking to join Interior Health.

What we offer:
Interior Health offers so many great benefits and services! Competitive pay plus shift premiums, the opportunity to work with a diverse team, generous employer-paid vacation, sick time, extended health & dental; as well as learning and career development opportunities. With this opportunity comes the eligibility for a $10,000 signing bonus, generous relocation and this location maybe eligible for the BC Loan Forgiveness Program.

What you will work on:
As an MLT, you will work in a team-based environment and perform a variety of duties within the Hematology department. Typical duties may include performing routine and/or complex tests utilizing manual procedures and automated instruments, collecting and/or receiving specimens, entering data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), validating/reporting test results, maintaining instruments and preparing solutions and control agents.

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

Hours

37.5

Salary

$35.18 - $43.91

Comments

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.

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Contact

Name

Human Resources

Email

careers@interiorhealth.ca

Job Posting Link

Interior Health Authoritywebsite

Display Date

2023-08-01

Expiry Date

2023-11-01