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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 Laboratory Technologist I for a temporary full-time role in Haematology and Transfusion at Burin Peninsula Health Centre, running until June 29, 2027. The work covers routine and complex haematology and coagulation testing and cross-matching blood for surgery and trauma. Pay is CAD 32.16 to 40.20 per hour on a rotating shift schedule of 70 hours bi-weekly.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine and complex haematology and coagulation testing
  • Complete cross-matching for blood and blood components
  • Follow standard operating procedures for accurate, timely results
  • Deliver reports and results to the care team

Requirements summary:

  • Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or degree in Medical Laboratory Science
  • Successful completion of national Medical Laboratory Technologist exam
  • Current registration with NL Council of Health Professionals
  • Satisfactory record of work performance
  • Willingness to complete refresher courses when requested

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Employer posting date
2026-07-26
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 week70
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingLaboratory, Hospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · lift 30 lb · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsMedical Laboratory Technologist national examination, 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: Burin Peninsula Health Centre

Laboratory Technologist I
Haematology
Temporary Full-Time (until June 29, 2027, with the possibility of extension)
NAPE LX
00428RP1
Hours70 bi-weekly (8 hours, Shift Work, Rotating; Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends)
SalaryLX-27 (CAD32.16 - CAD40.20 per hour)
Competition NumberVAC0027233
Posted Date2026-07-27
Closing DateOpen until filled.
Demands, duties, qualificationsJob Summary
The Laboratory Technologist I performs medical laboratory testing in the Haematology and Transfusion Division. Work includes performing routine and complex diagnostic hematology and coagulation testing on blood and other body fluids according to standard operating procedures in order to provide accurate and timely results; completing cross match in order to provide compatible blood and blood components for surgery, treatment and trauma situations; 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.

**Laboratory Technologist I’s in the Haematology and Transfusion Services Department currently float between Haematology and Transfusion Services.

**The successful applicant must be willing to complete refresher courses at the first available opportunity 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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