Medical Laboratory Technologist I (Northern Health)

Position Summary

• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position **

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you 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.

Reports to the Chief Technologist and Section Charge Technologist, Performs laboratory procedures in

Transfusion Service, Core Analysis (Chemistry, Hematology), Urinalysis.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings, Nights, 06:00 to 14:30, 07:30 to 16:00, 09:00 to 17:50, 14:30 to 23:00, 07:00 to 15:30 (Rotating)

New Wage: As of April 1, 2023, the new wage is: $35.18 - $43.91/hour

Dawson Creek & District Hospital is a 50-bed hospital that offers full service that includes inpatient care, emergency, respiratory, rehab, surgery, obstetrics & gynecology lab, medical imaging, and cancer care. The hospital is the northeastern BC orthopedic and trauma centre. Visiting specialists in urology, dermatology and pediatrics is also available.

Dawson Creek has a population of 12,178 (2021) with a youthful and vibrant community that serves as a major centre for the surrounding areas. Come enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets Dawson Creek has to offer. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Employee referral program
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
• 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.
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Qualfications

• Eligible for certification from the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory technology program; R.T. (General).

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to sustain attention to accuracy and detail over extended periods.
• Ability to keep abreast of technological developments in the field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with patients, laboratory and hospital personnel and medical staff.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Communication 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.

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