Job title :MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST, MICROBIOLOGY
Community :KELOWNA
Facility :KELOWNA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Status :CASUAL
Position Summary

MLT Microbiology opportunity available now at the Kelowna General Hospital!

As a Laboratory Technologist, you will work in a team based environment and perform a variety of duties within the Microbiology department, typical duties may include: performing routine and/or complex tests utilizing manual procedures and automated instruments, collecting and/or receiving specimens, entering data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), validating/reporting test results, maintaining instruments and preparing solutions and control agents.

This is a casual position meaning hours are not guaranteed and may vary. Casual employees have access to internally listed vacancies including temporary and permanent positions.

This position is situated at the Kelowna General Hospital in the vibrant and growing city of Kelowna. The city offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy such as world class skiing, wineries, golfing, hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches and a diverse arts and culture scene. Come live, work and play where others only vacation.

Qualifications

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.

We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Métis or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.

Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process, job readiness, interview readiness or tips for resume and cover letter writing, send your question via email to [email protected] to be redirected to the Employment Advisor.