Posted 2 days ago
Laboratory Technologist I
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a Laboratory Technologist I for a permanent full-time role at the DHT Clinical Lab in Botwood, Central Zone. The work covers the general laboratory across hematology, microbiology, histology, blood transfusion, chemistry and phlebotomy, with rotating shifts that include days, evenings, weekends and on-call. Pay is CAD 32.16 to 40.20 per hour and the posting requires a CSMLS General MLT certificate and NLCHP licensure.
Responsibilities:
- Perform testing across hematology, microbiology, histology, blood transfusion, chemistry and phlebotomy
- Rotate between laboratory sections and shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Promote person- and family-centred care
- Identify safety risks and implement improvements
Requirements summary:
- CSMLS General MLT certificate from a 3-year program
- Current NLCHP licensure
- High school diploma
- Strong oral and written communication
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CSMLS General MLT Certificate, NLCHP licensure |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | General Laboratory Technology |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,001 |
| Zone: Central Zone Location: DHT - Doctor Hugh Twomey Health Center, Botwood Laboratory Technologist I Central Zone - DHT Clinical Lab Permanent Full-time NAPE LX 40095POS |
|---|
| Hours | 70 (8 hours, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Weekends, On-Call) |
| Salary | LX27 (CAD32.16 - CAD40.20 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0030919 |
| Posted Date | 2026-11-05 |
| Closing Date | 2026-11-11 |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Definition of work: The Laboratory Technologist works primarily in the General Laboratory performing all duties related to Hematology, Microbiology, Histology, Blood Transfusion, Chemistry, and Phlebotomy sections. The successful candidate may be required to rotate in different sections of the laboratory with shift duties or rotate on weekends and statutory holidays as required. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements. Required qualifications: • Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfound-land and Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Develop-ment. • Successful completion of an approved 3-year program in General Laborato-ry Technology with a General MLT Certificate from the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). • Current and continued licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP). • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. • Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work effectively in a team environment. • Demonstrated ability to work with high degree of independence. • Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE) • A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position • A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority. |
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