Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist - Microbiology Department - Full Time

VACANCY – FULL-TIME – REGISTERED MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST – MICROBIOLOGY  DEPARTMENT  

Valley Medical Laboratories is a private medical laboratory providing diagnostic services to the Okanagan Valley from Osoyoos to Lumby since 1969. With a reputation for providing timely, accurate results and excellent customer service, Valley Medical Laboratories employs over 150 team members across 14 locations. We are looking for a team member to join our growing organization.

Valley Medical Laboratories in Kelowna, BC is looking for a full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) for our Microbiology Department. This position, includes weekend rotations.  The hours of the department fall between 7:00am and 7:00 pm.

The position requires excellent technical and organizational skills, demonstration of good judgment and decision-making skills, good verbal and written communication skills, and computer knowledge. In accordance with established methodology and departmental procedures, Microbiology Technologists perform a variety of laboratory tests involving numerous steps and techniques associated with processing specimens for the complete isolation, identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing of significant bacteriological organisms. Parasitology, Urinalysis and Semen analysis are also performed in the Microbiology Department.

Qualifications:       Graduation from an accredited program in Medical Laboratory Technology

                              Active registration with CSMLS

                              Recent Microbiology experience

Experience in Parasitology, Urinalysis and/or Semen analysis would be an asset.

Job descriptions available upon request.

This is a benefitted position.  Benefits are fully funded by Valley Medical Laboratories and include: 

• Extended health coverage
• Dental
• Long term disability
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Life insurance

Please submit resume and cover letter by email to the Lab Manager – Kara Kirkwood:   kara@vmlabs.ca

Valley Medical Laboratories

#105 537 Leon Ave

Kelowna, BC    V1Y 6J5

p: 250-763-4813    f: 250-862-2843    

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