Medical Laboratory Technologist - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Medical Laboratory Technologist, Core Laboratory - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services

Are you a meticulous certified laboratory professional with a passion for Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Genetics, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Microbiology, Histology and Molecular Diagnostics, Transfusion Medicine (Science), Lab Information Systems, Cytogenetics, Cytology & More!? Imagine advancing your career in one of Canada’s most breathtaking provinces British Columbia working in locations such as: Vancouver, Tri cities or Fraser Valley or the Sunshine Coast. Join our 24/7 multidisciplinary team across BC’s Lower Mainland, where your expertise will directly impact the lives of patients with complex and life-threatening conditions.

Why Choose British Columbia if you already don’t live here?

• A Lifestyle Like No Other: Whether you’re exploring Vancouver, Richmond and North Vancouver, vibrant city life, skiing in world-class Whistler, or enjoying the serene beaches of the Sunshine Coast, or the beauty of the Fraser Valley, BC offers endless opportunities for adventure and relaxation.
• Natural Beauty at Your Doorstep: From lush rainforests to stunning mountain ranges, BC’s awe-inspiring landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for both work and play.
• A Thriving, Diverse Community: Experience the rich culture, outstanding cuisine, and welcoming spirit that make BC one of the most desirable places to live.
• Family-Friendly and Safe: With excellent schools, healthcare, and community programs, BC’s Lower Mainland is the ideal place to build a future.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative Excellence: Work alongside other health care professionals such as technologists, laboratory assistants, doctors and nurse clinicians dedicated to innovation and quality care.
• Meaningful Impact: Support diverse clinical areas, community-based to tertiary care hospitals with state of the art diagnostics, ensuring optimal outcomes for all patient populations.
• Be part of an amazing team on the Sunshine Coast and Lower Mainland that really emphasizes quality and patient care.
• Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a highly competitive compensation package, with hourly wages based on experience and qualifications.

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 (SOPs).
• Respond to requests and inquiries for test results by various methods as required by the SOPs.
• 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 SOPs 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 provide input in the development and maintenance of policies and 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam, registration in the relevant field(s) of practice, in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) pathways or certification with the Canadian Society for 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.
• Experience in: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Clinical Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine (Science), Histology, Gynecologic Cytology, Non-Gynecologic Cytology, Cytogenetics and Molecular Diagnostics.
• Strong communication, adaptability, and a commitment to patient care excellence in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

Skills & Knowledge

• Recent working knowledge of the assigned section or sections.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures, and technical competence to perform tests used in the assigned section of the laboratory, including quality control and safety.
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.

What we bring

• Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.
• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs.
• 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.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $38.93 - $48.59 /Hour

Location: This position supports a Fraser Health Authority site, Surrey Memorial Hospital, 13750 96th Avenue, Surrey V3V 1Z2.

Hours of Work: May require you to work nights, days, evenings and/or weekends depending on departmental needs.

Requisition #: 203849E

Make BC Your Home if it isn't already – and PHSA your employer of choice!

Ready to combine an exciting career with an unmatched lifestyle? Shape the future of patient care in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Apply today and start your next chapter in British Columbia if you haven't already!

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What we do

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS), part of Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), is at the forefront of diagnostic testing in BC, operating across 31 sites in the Lower Mainland and Central Coast.

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) 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.

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices.