Medical Laboratory Technologist 1, Clinical Chemistry

The Medical Laboratory Technologist performs technical work involved in biochemistry test procedures and specimen procurement. As well, the Medical Laboratory Technologist evaluates and verifies results, and prepares related reports.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in day-to-day work activities by performing manual and automated procedures in the assigned work area. Notify the supervisor of any malfunctions, abnormal results and other irregularities. Evaluate and verify results and takes follow up action of any unexpected results according to established procedures. Enter analytical data into the Laboratory Information System.
• Respond to requests and inquiries for tests. Seek direction as required from the Supervisor, Assistant Head Technologist or Head Technologist as appropriate.
• Perform all related functions required for the production of final reports such as preparing, testing and assessing quality control results prior to the release of clinical results, troubleshoot sample adequacy and prepare dilutions as required according to established procedures.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate laboratory equipment. Perform and document maintenance of laboratory equipment as scheduled. Recognize and report malfunctions in equipment.
• Participate in quality assurance programs through methods such as gathering data on turn around times (TAT) for test procedures, and monitoring performance and quality indicators. Report occurrences according to policy and procedures.

You have:

• Certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
• One (1) year recent related experience in the designated discipline within the last six years, and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

You have demonstrated:

• Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• The ability to be self-motivated, manage time, and work independently.
• The ability to operate related equipment and use related software.
• The physical ability to perform the job.
• A working knowledge of and technical competence to perform tests used in the assigned section of the laboratory.
• A working knowledge of computerized laboratory information systems.

If this sounds like you, apply today!

About Us

Lower Mainland Laboratories is a service of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), responsible for providing public laboratory services throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Hospital-based laboratories in Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health, Providence Health Care and PHSA provide both inpatient and outpatient laboratory services. These specialty laboratories provide a variety of reference and specialized testing.

LM Labs is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: • Respect people • Be compassionate • Dare to innovate • Cultivate partnerships • Serve with purpose.

• 87581
• Temporary, Full-Time (until July 2020)
• Wage: $29.70 to $37.04 per hour
• Rotating days; 7.5 Rotating shifts between 06:30 – 17:00, 14:00-24:00, 22:00-08:00 to cover 24-hour service.
• 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca

Please note the internal job posting will expire on September 19, 2019. If the posting date has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.