Medical Laboratory Technologist

Benefits

• Dental Care 
• Relocation assistance 
• Extended health care 
• Wellness program 
• Municipal pension plan

• Work in a team based environment and under general supervision of the Diagnostic Services Manager or other designated personnel.
• Perform a variety of routine and/or complex tests utilizing manual procedures and automated instruments within a designated laboratory area.
• Position is also responsible for functions such as greeting patients, collecting and/or receiving specimens, validating and reporting test results, maintaining instruments and preparing solutions and control agents in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
• Participate in departmental training programs in chemistry, hematology and other related areas with a view to learning new/existing test and procedures for use in the Laboratory.

Qualifications:

• Certified by the Canadian Society for Medical laboratory Science and basic care training.

• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and techniques including quality control.
• Basic knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care using point of care instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to functions as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Skill in the operation of related equipment and in techniques appropriate to the designated areas of the laboratory.

Closing Statement:

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff