Medical Laboratory Technologist

Position Summary
Grow your Laboratory career in the stunning Kootenay Rockies region! We have a relief full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist opportunity now available in the Microbiology department at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail, B.C. This position works day and evening shifts until 21:30. 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
• 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 position may be eligible for the BC Loan Forgiveness Program!

About this location:

KBRH is a 75 bed acute care site in the Kootenay Boundary health service area and responsible for providing core medical and surgical specialty services. Located in Trail, between Grand Forks and Nelson, KBRH offers services including core physician specialties, 24 hour emergency and trauma services, Level 2 laboratory, acute and obstetrical care, psychiatry, and chemotherapy.

Community Profile: Trail is nestled between the glorious Monashee and Selkirk mountains on the banks of the Columbia River, approximately 10 km north of the US border. The area is surrounded by nature and offers many family friendly amenities and a variety of retail, businesses and services.

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 BCSLS and/or CSMLS
• One (1) year recent related experience