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 Chief Technologist and Section Charge Technologist, performs routine and some specialized lab procedures.Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Evenings - 17:30 to 22:30, RotatingAbout UHNBCUniversity Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region, and a hub for specialized health services. It\'s also a teaching hospital:Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.Hosts residents in UBC\'s Family Practice Residency ProgramIs a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICUState-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician trainingMRI unitUHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you\'ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province.Prince GeorgePrince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region\'s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC\'s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada\'s Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this 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? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers pageQualificationsGraduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory technology program; R.T. (General).Eligible for certification from the Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists.Skills and AbilitiesAbility to establish and maintain effective work relations with patients, laboratory and hospital personnel and medical staff.Ability to sustain attention to accuracy and detail over extended periods.Ability to keep abreast of technological developments in the field.Communication skills.Physical ability to perform 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