Medical Laboratory Technologist

Position Summary
Medical Laboratory Technologist vacancy is available now at the Queen Victoria Hospital in Revelstoke, B.C. This is a permanent full-time position within the small Lab team. From Monday to Friday, MLT shifts include days and evenings until midnight, with on-call only from midnight until 7am. Weekends are on-call only from Friday night until Monday morning. Effective April 1, 2024, the hourly wage rate will be $36.69 – $45.70 per hour.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today!

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.

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

About the position:

MLTs work in a supportive, team-based environment and perform a variety of duties within Chemistry, Hematology and Transfusion Medicine as well as performing venipuncture. 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

About this location:

The Queen Victoria Hospital is a Level 1 Community Hospital in the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap health service area. Located in Revelstoke, between Salmon Arm and Golden, the hospital offers services including acute care, laboratory, obstetrics, and emergency.

Revelstoke offers unique opportunities for both visitors and residents; untouched natural beauty offering year round adventures with a legacy of heritage buildings that lend character and quaintness to the town. Hiking, mountain biking, fishing, climbing, canoeing, snowmobiling and the best backcountry skiing anywhere are some of the recreational activities this highly desirable community has to offer.

Qualfications
• 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