Posted 15 days ago
Laboratory Technologist I
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary full-time Laboratory Technologist I at Placentia Health Centre until July 30, 2027, with possible extension. The role performs medical lab testing rotating through biochemistry, hematology/coagulation, transfusion medicine and blood collection. Hours are 70 biweekly on rotating 8-hour shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and standby. Pay is CAD 32.16 to 40.20 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Perform automated and manual lab testing on specimens
- Maintain specimen integrity through identification, handling and storage
- Review patient reports and enter data
- Operate and maintain automated instruments
- Rotate through biochemistry, hematology, transfusion and blood collection
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or degree in Medical Laboratory Science
- Pass Canadian national lab technologist exam
- Current NL Council of Health Professionals registration
- Satisfactory work performance record
- Willingness to complete refresher courses
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 70 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 30 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | NL Council of Health Professionals registration, Medical Laboratory Technologist national examination |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 997 |
| Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Placentia Health Centre Laboratory Technologist I Laboratory Medicine Temporary Full-Time (until July 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension) NAPE LX 00277DIF |
|---|
| Hours | 70 biweekly (8-hour rotating, shift work; days, evenings, nights, weekends; standby) |
| Salary | LX-27 (CAD32.16 - CAD40.20 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0030496 |
| Posted Date | 2026-10-23 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary The Laboratory Technologist I performs medical laboratory testing in a core lab environment rotating through Biochemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Transfusion Medicine, and Blood Collection/Specimen Procurement. Work includes, but is not limited to, performing automated and manual testing on various specimens; maintaining the integrity of the specimens through proper identification, handling, sorting, and storing of samples; reviewing patient reports and entering data; and operating and maintaining various automated instruments; and performing other related duties as required. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to): Occasionally lifts and/or unload objects weighing up to 30 lbs. Regularly stands or sits for extended periods, requiring constant repetitive movement of upper extremities and walking to deliver reports/results. Visual and auditory concentration are constant and eye/hand coordination and higher than normal levels of attentiveness are required. Job Qualifications Graduation from a recognized (accredited) program with a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or a degree in Medical Laboratory Science is required. Successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Technologist national examination in the applicable field(s) of practice, as recognized in Canada, is required. Current and continuing registration with the NL Council of Health Professionals is required. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. *The successful applicant must be willing to complete refresher courses at the first available opportunity at the request of the employer. |
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