Medical Laboratory Technologist I, Prenatal Screening, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital

4 months ago

Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time
Job ID 2422246_pl355 Date posted 08/19/2024

Medical Laboratory Technologist I, Prenatal Screening, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services

Vancouver, BC


What you’ll do

Obtain laboratory samples from patients as required. Perform Laboratory procedures and analyze results according to established policies. Prepare a variety of solutions, reagents, standards and controls for use in analysis, in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures. Respond to requests and inquiries for test results by various methods as required by the standard operating procedures. Communicate test results to the appropriate parties, including designated members of other health teams, by methods such as printing and distributing lab results in accordance with the established procedures of the designated area. Perform routine instrument maintenance including the setup, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments. Identify and report malfunctions in equipment in accordance with the practices established by the Diagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP). Assist in the evaluation of technical procedures and provides input in the development and maintenance of policy procedures for assigned work area. Participate in departmental training and orientation programs by demonstrating established laboratory procedures to new employees and students, according to established Laboratory guidelines. Assist with information management, such as workload statistics, through methods such as gathering information, completing analysis and recording information. Maintain inventory of supplies by methods such as identifying depleting stock, notifying applicable personnel and/or completing requisitions and forwarding for approval and ordering. Maintain a clean and safe work area according to established policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

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

Skills & Knowledge

Demonstrated recent working knowledge of the assigned section or sections. Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures, and technical competence to perform tests used in the assigned section of the laboratory, including quality control and safety. Basic awareness of research process. Demonstrates interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment. Basic knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care using point of care instrumentation. Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and software, including techniques appropriate to the designated area of the laboratory. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system. Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019). As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees. Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Location:  4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Hours of Work:  Monday to Friday; hr shifts with start times between 0700-0900 and end times between 1500-1700
Requisition #  171123E

What we do

 provides laboratory testing at 31 sites across the lower mainland and central coast of BC, including acute care hospital laboratories and specialty laboratories.

PLMS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority () plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: 

PHSA and PLMS is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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