Specialty Medical Laboratory Technologist

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

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

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Technologist, performs laboratory work and related duties in the field of Biochemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Accessioning, Urinalysis. This position will be working mainly in Accessioning.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings - 07:00 to 15:30, 06:30 to 15:00, 08:00 to 16:30, 08:30 to 17:00, 09:30 to 18:00, 14:30 to 23:00, Rotating

New Wage: As of April 1, 2024, the new wage is: $36.69 - $45.81/hour

GR Baker Memorial Hospital is a full care hospital with 26 acute beds, four ICU beds and five crisis stabilization beds. Some services provided are laboratory, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, home and community care and home support, mental health and addictions, general surgery, internal medicine, otolaryngology (ENT), community cancer care, physiotherapy, respiratory therapy, environmental health and speech and language therapy. Visiting specialists in cardiology, pediatrics, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, urology and ophthalmology.

Quesnel has a population of 10,000 (2021) local residents and is one of the central interior's oldest cities and home to the world’s largest gold pan. Nestled on the banks of the Fraser and Quesnel rivers, Quesnel is the commercial centre of the North Cariboo. Check out Quesnel for more information on this outdoor playground and its access to a wealth of adventures.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including, 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.

Qualifications
• Must have successfully completed an approved CSMLS course in Medical Technology and be registered with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). Must have three to four years’ post Registered Technologist experience as a Medical Technologist in all disciplines of the laboratory and two (2) years recent Accessioning experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years recent related experience in a laboratory with experience in supervision.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to supervise
• Ability to analyze statistical data.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships with others.
• Ability to keep abreast of technological developments in the field and implement appropriate changes.
• Organizational, administrative and 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.

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Quesnel

In a quiet valley, surrounded by beautiful green mountains and lush forests, is the community of Quesnel. With a rich history tied to the Gold Rush era, Quesnel comes to life each year in the celebration of “Billy Barker Days” featuring more than 100 sporting events, rodeos, and stage shows. The community atmosphere promotes family time, personal interests, and career development. Commute times are short, world-class recreation is available in your backyard, and the community prides itself on its regular family-friendly events.

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