Medical Technologist - Central Coast, Bella Coola
About The Position
Come work as a Medical Technologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Medical Technologist to join the team in Bella Coola, B.C. Apply today to join our team! As a Medical Technologist with VCH you will: Be responsible to provide technical leadership and expertise in the provisioning of Laboratory and Diagnostic Services for the Central Coast (Bella Coola/Bella Bella). Participate in the planning and coordination of services; monitors the quality of technical work performed to ensure departmental standards are met and safety procedures are followed. Schedule staff activities and participates in recruitment and performance management; trains and coaches team members. Facilitate workplace solutions and the implementation of new techniques and procedures. Perform a variety of routine/complex tests utilizing manual and automated procedures/instruments, when required. Supervise designated staff. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.
Requirements
- Certified by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
- Bachelor of Science degree or an Advanced Registered certificate or completion of a supervisory/management program plus a minimum of five (5) years’ recent, related experience including two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Regular travel within the Central Coast is required. Expenses will be reimbursed as per the Collective Agreement.
- Comprehensive knowledge and recent related experience in related discipline.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Laboratory Technologists established by the CSMLS and/or other relevant national professional associations.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, leader and facilitator.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, medical personnel and other health care staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment and to organize and prioritize competing demands
- Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
- Demonstrated ability to coach and deal with others effectively in a supportive and positive manner.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
- Demonstrated ability to manage own learning to meet future challenges within the organization.
- Basic knowledge of computerized systems relating to the laboratory.
- General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
- Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Skill in the operation of related equipment and in techniques appropriate to the laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible to provide technical leadership and expertise in the provisioning of Laboratory and Diagnostic Services for the Central Coast (Bella Coola/Bella Bella).
- Participate in the planning and coordination of services; monitors the quality of technical work performed to ensure departmental standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
- Schedule staff activities and participates in recruitment and performance management; trains and coaches team members.
- Facilitate workplace solutions and the implementation of new techniques and procedures.
- Perform a variety of routine/complex tests utilizing manual and automated procedures/instruments, when required.
- Supervise designated staff.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
