Laboratory Technician Jobs

Unleash Your Inner Adventurer: Heal, Explore, and Thrive as a Travelling Medical Lab Technologist in Saskatchewan!

Are you a passionate Canadian healthcare professional with a thirst for adventure and a desire to make a positive impact in remote communities?

Canadian Health Labs (CHL) is a national healthcare solutions provider contracted to provide healthcare services for various public and private sector organizations throughout Canada. This is an opportunity to contribute to keeping Canadians safe and healthy while getting to explore new locations across our beautiful country.

The Laboratory Technologist analyses samples and conducts individual patient tests using complex laboratory instrumentation and manual techniques. While performing analysis, the incumbent must be able to recognize normal and atypical findings and initiate the appropriate action. Accurate testing allows a referring physician to diagnose medical conditions and arrange proper care and treatment, ultimately impacting a patient’s morbidity. This accurate and timely testing also assists public health in addressing regional or territorial health issues effectively (i.e., salmonella, hepatitis).

The incumbent must share standby and on-call duties with the laboratory staff (6 to 10 days per month) to provide weekend and night coverage. When experiencing short-staff periods, the technologist is expected to be a key team member and will be asked to fulfill a wider range of duties to ensure the flow of the laboratory operations is smooth.

This is a TRAVEL role. Applicants must be willing and able to be deployed in Canada for 90 days or more. We offer flexible agreement lengths, with long-term deployment incentives available. All travel and accommodation costs are 100% covered by CHL.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• Advanced knowledge of Laboratory Technologies, Principles, and Standards of Practice, including venipuncture, medical terminology, and the ability to operate and understand complex laboratory instrumentation, is required to provide direct hands-on laboratory services.
• Experience in all areas of the laboratory will be considered a significant asset.
• The Laboratory technologist must have a recognized diploma or degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a Canadian College or University.
• Must be certified with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science with a General Certificate in all areas (RT).
• An ability to recognize atypical laboratory findings quickly and alert the appropriate health care providers.
• General knowledge of all aspects related to the technical operations of a hospital Laboratory in the Biochemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine, and Mycobacteriology areas.
• The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively using “lay” terminology.
• Knowledge of and an ability to input and retrieve information from Laboratory Information Systems.
• An ability to manipulate small samples and repair delicate instruments in confined spaces. (i.e., well-developed motor skills).

CERTIFICATIONS

All Health providers must be able to acquire within a reasonable time frame and remain current with the following training and certifications.

• All CODES response training
• Dangerous Goods Transportation
• Hand-washing In-service
• Provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as per provincial Immunization Policy.
• CPR
• WHMIS
• Must be willing to undergo a background and vulnerable sector check.

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER

• Professional development opportunities.
• Travel expenses, including flights, accommodation, and transportation, are covered.
• The chance to impact under served communities meaningfully, contributing to global healthcare initiatives.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that values teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities to work alongside renowned medical professionals and gain invaluable experience in diverse healthcare settings.
• We have a logistics team dedicated to your relocation and acclimation.

Canadian Health Labs (CHL) is committed to Global Ethics and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment where all associates are represented, supported, and treated fairly and respectfully. We believe in selecting, developing, and rewarding the best candidate for the job based on the requirements and responsibilities of the role. If you are contacted for any opportunity with us and require any accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please be sure to communicate your needs with your recruiter. Any information shared will be treated confidentially and only transferred to provide a positive and accessible candidate experience.