Medical Laboratory Technologist

Position Summary
We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) to join our dynamic Lab team at the Golden District Hospital in Golden, BC. Relocate to scenic Golden and surround yourself with nature!

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.

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
• 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

What will you work on:
Golden District Hospital is an 8-bed Hospital in the East Kootenay health service area. This Level 1 hospital offers services including surgical, inpatient, obstetrics and 24-hour emergency. Our acute care caseload is quite varied and we are a smaller STAT Lab, which allows for a great learning environment which is very supportive of less experienced techs. Our MLTs rotate through Chemistry, Hematology/Coag, Transfusion Medicine and the Manual bench, processing blood, urine, body fluids and CSFs on site.

About this location:

The small and friendly town of Golden is famous for its canyons, spectacular glaciers, craggy mountains and cascading Takakkaw Falls. Situated just a picturesque 260km drive away from Calgary and nestled between Yoho and Glacier National parks and home to Kicking Horse Mountain resort, makes Golden the perfect place for extreme or more peaceful and relaxed outdoor pursuits.

This location may be eligible for the BC Loan Forgiveness Program.

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