Position Summary
Medical Lab Technologist (MLT) opportunity is available now at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKH) in Cranbrook, B.C. This is a relief part-time position assigned to the Core Lab department. Days of work are rotating and shifts are days, evenings and nights. Effective April 1, 2024, the hourly wage rate will be $36.69 - $45.70 per hour.
About us:
We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.
About the job:
MLTs work in a supportive, team-based environment and perform a variety of duties within the assigned discipline department. Your responsibilities will include:
• Performing routine and/or complex tests, utilizing manual procedures and automated instruments
• Entering data into the Lab Information System (LIS), related systems and programs
• Validating and reporting test results
• Maintaining instruments, preparing solutions and control agents
• Contributing to training, evaluation and improvement programs
What we offer:
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Education and development opportunities
This location may be eligible for the BC Loan Forgiveness Program.
About this location:
EKH is a 75 bed acute care hospital with a medium size Laboratory offering Core Lab, Microbiology, Histology and Pathology. It is considered a regional referral site for selected testing and there are a cohesive team of Medical Technologists and Med Lab Assistants employed in various disciplines.
Cranbrook is situated in the sunny southeastern corner of British Columbia. The city is considered to be the business capital and largest hub in the Rocky Mountain Region, which is also an easy drive to Calgary and the US. Nestled on a gentle plain with scenic mountain vistas in the distance, residents and visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities and urban amenities.
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
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.