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Laboratory Technologist I

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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a Laboratory Technologist I for a temporary full-time role at Carbonear General Hospital, until February 1, 2027, with possible extension. The work rotates through Biochemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine and Microbiology, and includes routine and complex testing, phlebotomy and quality control. Hours are 70 bi-weekly on rotating shifts across days, evenings, nights and weekends, with pay of CAD 32.16 to 40.20 per hour.

Responsibilities:

Perform routine and complex lab testing across rotating sections
Perform phlebotomy when required
Run quality control and keep documentation
Perform preventative maintenance on lab instruments
Promote patient safety under NL Health Services policies

Requirements summary:

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

Tools & skills

Laboratory instruments

Source and dates

Source type not verified · nlhs

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

Seniority	Entry level
Department	Allied health
Hours per week	35
Schedule	day, evening, weekends, overnight
Travel	air: none · ground: none
Work setting	Hospital or clinic, Laboratory
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical low · lift 30 lb · computer moderate
Languages	English
Licences & certifications	CSMLS certification, NL Council of Health Professionals registration
Education	College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of study	Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science

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Job description

Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Carbonear General Hospital Laboratory Technologist I Laboratory Services - Core Lab Temporary Full-time (until February 1, 2027, with possible extension) NAPE LX 00276RP1

Hours	70 bi-weekly (8 hours, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends)
Salary	LX-27 (CAD32.16 - CAD40.20 per hour)
Competition Number	VAC0027236
Posted Date	2026-07-27
Closing Date	Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications	Job Summary Rotating through Biochemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine and if required, Microbiology, the Laboratory Technologist I performs routine and complex laboratory testing; performs phlebotomy when required; runs Quality Control following established procedures and keeps appropriate documentation. Performs routine preventative maintenance procedures on various laboratory instruments and keeps appropriate documentation. The candidate promotes Patient Safety initiatives through strict application of NL Health Services Policies. Performs 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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