Position Summary
A permanent Medical Laboratory Technologist position is available at the Penticton Regional Hospital. This position works rotating days with a variety of day, evening and night shifts.
With this opportunity comes eligibility for a $10,000 signing bonus as well as a generous relocation allowance
What we offer:
• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
With this opportunity comes eligibility for a $10,000 signing bonus as well as a generous relocation allowance
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!
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 of recent related experience
Comments
**Eligibility for a $10,000 Signing Bonus** New Rate as of April 1, 2023, will be $35.18 to $43.91
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.