Job Description

Close Date
Sep. 5 2025
Location
Royal Jubilee Hospital - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
0700-1500, 0800-1600, 1000-1800, 1500-2300, 1600-2400
Days Off
Rotating
Vacancy Type
Regular FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$36.69 - $45.81
Paid FTE
1.0
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75.00
Planned Start Date
Sep. 9 2025
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
No

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics (LMPMG) is committed to enhancing patient care through the provision of consistently high quality laboratory services.
Reporting to the Supervisor or delegate, the Microbiology Technologist performs established microbiology laboratory procedures, including analysing to detect and identify bacteria and clinically significant organisms.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
Graduation from a recognized diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Completion of microbiology related courses within the last two years or one (1) year recent, related experience within the last six years in the microbiology section of the laboratory, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, research staff, and other health care providers.
• Demonstrated current knowledge of microbiology laboratory testing, techniques, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures related to laboratory technology.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently, prioritize issues and workload, and complete assigned work.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computerized information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to demonstrate procedures to other employees and students.