Public Health Technologist Bacteriology and Mycology – LM Labs

Job title: Public Health Technologist Bacteriology and Mycology – LM Labs

Company: Provincial Health Services Authority

Job description: Public Health Technologist Bacteriology and Mycology

BCCDC Labs, Vancouver BC, $30.30 to $37.78 per hour

What you’ll do

• Participates in day-to-day work activities in Bacteriology by testing clinical and other specimens using various microscopy methods, bacterial culture, tissue culture and nucleic acid techniques, and evaluating and verifying results according to established procedures.
• Identifies cell types, bacteria and yeast, using the Gram stain, fluorescent microscopy and molecular techniques and reports results using the results to interpret specimen quality and various pathological processes.
• Subtypes bacteria by serotyping and using techniques such as PCR, PFGE and other methods.
• Performs bacterial culture, judge bacterial growth both qualitatively and quantitatively, and, using a variety of techniques, determines the significance of the culture results.
• Performs susceptibility testing by utilizing automated and manual procedures and uses available resources to accept results or perform additional testing if necessary; recognises when to report or suppress susceptibility testing results.
• Prepares stock solutions and reagents following standard operating procedures.

What you bring

• Certification with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
• One (1) year recent related experience in the designated discipline within the last six years, and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

You will have the ability to:

• Utilize interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Use attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Be self-motivated, manage time, and work independently.
• Operate equipment and related software
• Physically perform the job.

What’s in it for you

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.
• 12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Regular Full-Time
Wage: $30.30 to $37.78 per hour
655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Monday to Friday – Weekends & Stats on Rotation; 0815-1630, 0915-1630, 1500-2300 as required and needed
Requisition Number: 105509

What we do

Lower Mainland Laboratories (LML) provides laboratory testing at 31 sites across the lower mainland and central coast of B.C., including acute care hospital laboratories and and specialty laboratories.

Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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Labor Agreement Health Science Professionals
Requisition # 105509E-2353199
Work Site 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $30.30 – $37.78 / Hour
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0815-1630, 0915-1630, 1500-2300 as required and needed
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, weekends & stats on rotation
Expiry Date 20-Apr-2021

Expected salary: $30.3 – 37.78 per hour

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:08:36 GMT