medical lab technologist ii - McBride, Canada - Northern Health Authority

Description

Position Summary

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.

New Wage :
As of April 1, 2024, the new wage is: $ $45.81/hour

McBride and District Hospital is a three acute care bed hospital with eight long term care beds, one respite bed and one palliative care bed. It offers 24-hour emergency services, outpatient services, full time laboratory and medical imaging. In the adjoining health centre, they offer primary care, mental health, and substance use, well woman's and foot care clinics. Visiting specialists come to the clinic for orthopedics and renal treatment.

McBride , situated in the beautiful Robson Valley with a population of residents. Nestled between the Canadian Rockies and the Cariboo Mountains, this tight knit community offers endless opportunities to explore and enjoy the amazing landscape. Check out for more information on this four-season playground.

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

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

Skills and Abilities:

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

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.