Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Yellowknife.
Department Information
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority – Yellowknife Region (NTHSSA) is one of eight health and social services authorities established by the Department of Health and Social Services in the Government of the Northwest Territories.
NTHSSA – Yellowknife Region delivers and administers Population Health, Primary Health Care and Social Services programs in the communities of Dettah, Fort Resolution, Lutselk’e, Ndilo and Yellowknife.
Our mission is to work with people to optimize wellbeing through the provision of collaborative and culturally appropriate health and social services.
Job Information
As the Relief Medical Laboratory Assistant 1 you will collect, sort, process and distribute laboratory samples and maintain patient results within the laboratory of Stanton Territorial Hospital (STH). As part of a regular rotation, you will work at the Yellowknife Primary Care Centre, providing outpatient laboratory collection services. In addition to providing services to STH, the laboratory provides services to 3 hospitals, 21 health centres and 4 medical clinics within the Northwest Territories.
You must have the ability to operate computerized and mechanical laboratory equipment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Laboratory Information Systems, ensuring accurate input and retrieval of critical data. Exceptional attention to detail is a must, as maintaining precise documentation of patient information and laboratory results is crucial.
Additionally, the incumbent will be exposed to emotionally disturbing situations and is expected to remain calm, controlled, and professional at all times. Demonstrating care and compassion towards clients/patients and collaborating effectively with other members of the healthcare team is essential
To be considered for this position you must have the successful completion of an Accreditation Canada recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant Program at a minimum of a certificate level. You must be certified at the time of employment and maintain active registration with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science as a Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.