Position Summary
Grow your Laboratory career in the stunning mountainous Elk Valley! We looking for a permanent full-time Laboratory Technologist to join the laboratory team at the Elk Valley Hospital based in picturesque Fernie, BC!
What we offer:
• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation starting at 4 weeks (20 days)
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today!
What will you work on:
As the Laboratory Technologist, you will work autonomously within our supportive and cohesive team environment, providing vital Lab services to patients at the Elk Valley Hospital and clients in the community. This is a generalist Core Lab position and offers an excellent opportunity to hone independent practice and self-direction within our small and varied laboratory – basic chemistry, transfusion medicine, hematology and blood bank.
Typical duties include routine and/or complex tests utilizing manual procedures and automated instruments, greeting patients, 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.
About this location:
The Elk Valley Hospital is a Level 1 Community Hospital in the East Kootenay health service area that is located in south east B.C. The hospital offers inpatient, obstetrics, and emergency services.
Community: Fernie is a charming, historic city in the mountains with a welcoming community of 4800 residents. Outdoor recreation is a way of life all year round with a network of trails for hiking and biking; the Elk River offering fly-fishing and rafting and the Fernie Alpine Resort offers easy access to winter sports. Downtown Fernie is a combination of historic and contemporary buildings and offers something for everyone with cultural attractions, boutiques, eateries and coffee shops.
Qualifications
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
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