Position Summary
Permanent Medical Lab Technologist MLT position is available at the Penticton Regional Hospital. This position works rotating days with a variety of day, evening and night shifts.
What you will work on
MLT duties include: 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.
This Core MLT position offers an excellent opportunity to hone independent practice and self-direction within Chemistry, Hematology, and Transfusion Services.
About this location
Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) is a referral centre for three community hospitals and one diagnostic centre in the South Okanagan. Our Emergency department sees upwards of 36k visits and we have 129 acute beds and 102 extended care beds and offer a full range of health services to the community.
Penticton has one of the best year-round climates in Canada, where you can enjoy two beautiful lakes, acres of parks, and wilderness trails on the local mountains. Penticton's population is approximately 33,000 and offers small-town charm with bigger city amenities. Live work and play where others only vacation!
Reasons to Apply
Interior Health offers so many great benefits such as competitive pay plus shift premiums, and the opportunity to work with a great team. Generous employer-paid vacation, sick time, extended health, dental, and a variety of employee services and career development opportunities.
Qualifications
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
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.