Close Date Jul. 17 2026 Location Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0700-1500, 0730-1530, 0800-1600, 0900-1700, 1500-2300, 1530-2330, 1545-2345, 2300-0700, 2315-0715, Days Off As required Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $38.93 - $48.59 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Jul. 28 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Dec. 22 2027 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics (LMPMG) is committed to enhancing patient care through the provision of consistently high quality laboratory services. Reporting to the Supervisor or delegate the Core Laboratory Technologist performs established laboratory procedures, including hematology, chemistry and transfusion medicine.
Qualifications
- Education, Training And Experience Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam and 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) certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist. Graduation from a recognized diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology. Completion of core laboratory related courses within the last two years or one (1) year recent, related experience within the last six years in the core laboratory section of the laboratory, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with, patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, research staff, and other health care providers.
- Demonstrated current knowledge of relevant core laboratory testing, techniques, methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of legislations and government policies and procedures related to laboratory technology
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
