Medical Laboratory Technologist

Position SummaryAre you a registered Medical Laboratory Technologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Laboratory department.Reporting to the Lead Medical Technologist of the lab, carries out laboratory testing procedures and related duties.Shift Rotation/Hours of workDays - 06:00 to 15:00, 07:00 to 16:00, 08:00 to 17:00, RotatingFort St. John Hospital and Health CentreFort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some more highlights about the hospital:Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, plus a procedure roomAmbulatory clinics including Cancer and HemodialysisMedical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)3 Intensive care unitsMinor surgeries7 single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-PartumFort St. John also has the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic which serve the community.Fort St. JohnFort St. John is known as "The Energetic City," which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St. John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.What Northern Health has to offer youComprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous serviceFinancial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positionsEmployee referral programEmployer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesSpectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC"Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.IMPORTANT NOTEAs part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.Examples may include:Program certificates or diplomasHigh school/college/university transcripts etc.It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resumeAre you an International Applicant? Beforeapplying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers pageQualficationsGraduate from a recognized course in Medical Laboratory Technology.Must possess a General Certificate.Must be eligible for membership with Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists.Skills and AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Who we areNorthern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services. #J-18808-Ljbffr