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Laboratory Technologist I

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

Newfoundland and Labrador

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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a full-time Laboratory Technologist I for its Core Laboratory in the Eastern Rural Zone, at Carbonear General Hospital and AAW. The work covers routine and specialized testing of body fluids, specimen handling, report review and data entry, and clinical guidance to students and staff. The posting states rotating 8-hour shifts across days, evenings, nights and weekends, 70 hours bi-weekly, and a salary of CAD 32.16 to 40.20 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine and specialized analysis of body fluids
  • Maintain specimen integrity through identification, handling and storage
  • Review patient reports and enter data
  • Provide clinical guidance to students and consult with nursing and medical staff
  • Participate in research studies

Requirements summary:

  • Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or degree in Medical Laboratory Science
  • Current CSMLS certification as general or applicable subject MLT
  • Current NL Council of Health Professionals registration
  • Satisfactory record of work performance
  • Willingness to complete refresher courses
Source and dates

Source type not verified · nlhs

Employer posting date
2026-09-30
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week35
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingLaboratory, Hospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · lift 30 lb · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsCSMLS certification, NL Council of Health Professionals registration
EducationCollege diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyMedical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science

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Job description
Zone: Eastern Rural Zone
Location: Multi-Site (Primary Sites: Carbonear General Hospital and AAW)

Laboratory Technologist I
Laboratory Services
Permanent, Full-Time
NAPE LX
00549POS
Hours70 bi-weekly (8 hour rotating shift work; days, evenings, nights, weekends)
SalaryLX-27 (CAD32.16 - CAD40.20 per hour)
Competition NumberVAC0029667
Posted Date2026-10-01
Closing DateOpen until filled.
Demands, duties, qualificationsJob Summary The Laboratory Technologist I performs medical laboratory testing in the Core Laboratory. Work includes performing routine and specialized analysis of various body fluids; maintaining the integrity of the specimens through proper identification; handling, sorting and storing of samples; reviewing all patient reports and entering data; participating in various research studies; providing clinical guidance/instruction to students; consulting and providing guidance to nursing and medical staff; 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.
Current and continuing certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) as a general MLT or applicable subject MLT 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 at the first available opportunity refresher courses at the request of the employer.

Employees, to review your attendance record, please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

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