Medical Laboratory Technologist

PHSA • $76K — $95K *
Abbotsford, BC V2S 0A1In-Person
Healthcare
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Qualifications

  • Certification with CAMLPR or CSMLS is mandatory.
  • Experience in Core Lab accepted; new graduates welcome.
  • Required focus: Anatomical Pathology.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples.
  • Knowledge of related legislative requirements and recommendations, including TRC and UNDRIP.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain laboratory samples from patients as needed.
  • Perform procedures and analyze results per established policies.
  • Prepare solutions and reagents according to SOPs.
  • Respond to requests for test results as needed.
  • Communicate results to relevant healthcare personnel promptly.
  • Carry out routine maintenance on laboratory instruments, ensuring they are calibrated and functioning properly.
  • Provide input for the evaluation and enhancement of lab procedures.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
  • Work in a supportive and community-oriented environment.
  • Engagement in continuous education and training on Indigenous health issues and cultural safety.
  • Be part of a dynamic and collaborative laboratory team in the Fraser Valley.
  • Foster a culture of inclusivity and respect for diverse patient populations.
Full Job Description
Requisition number

198777E

Date posted

05/12/2026

Medical Laboratory Technologist - Anatomical Pathology, Abbotsford British Columbia

Find Your Balance, Build Your Career in the Fraser Valley : Join Our Lab Team in Abbotsford (Abbotsford Regional Hospital)

What You'll Do

As a key part of our laboratory team, you will:
  • Obtain laboratory samples from patients as required.
  • Perform Laboratory procedures and analyze results according to established policies.
  • Prepare a variety of solutions, reagents, standards and controls for use in analysis, in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Respond to requests and inquiries for test results by various methods as required by the standard operating procedures.
  • Communicate test results to the appropriate parties, including designated members of other health teams, by methods such as printing and distributing lab results in accordance with the established procedures of the designated area.
  • Perform routine instrument maintenance including the setup, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments. Identify and report malfunctions in equipment in accordance with the practices established by the Diagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP). Assist in the evaluation of technical procedures and provide input in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for assigned work area.

What you bring

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate is a dynamic individual with:
  • Required Certification: Certification: Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam, registration in the relevant field(s) of practice, in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) pathways or certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) We are not able to consider candidates that do not meet this requirement.
  • Experience in: Core Lab (New graduates with their CSMLS certification are welcome to apply!)
  • Field of practice: Anatomical Pathology
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Provincial Lab Medicine Service contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies
  • Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
  • Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge
  • Skills: Strong communication, adaptability, and a commitment to patient care excellence in a fast-paced environment.
  • Recent working knowledge of the assigned section or sections.
  • Knowledge of laboratory procedures, and technical competence to perform tests used in the assigned section of the laboratory, including quality control and safety.
  • Basic awareness of research process.
  • Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
  • Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
  • Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $36.69 - $45.81
Hours/ Days of Work: Monday to Friday 6:30 - 14:30 / 7:00 - 15:00 / 7:30 - 15:30 / 8:00 - 16:00

Location:This position supports a Fraser Health Authority Site and requires you to work at Abbotsford Regional Hospital ( 32900 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 0C2)

Requisition: 198777E

The Fraser Valley offers more than just a job - it offers a community, a lifestyle, and a career journey. Whether you're just starting out, looking to build seniority, or seeking a fresh start in a vibrant, growing region, Abbotsford is where you can thrive. Grow your skills. Expand your network. Love where you live and add value to your local community.

Apply today - your future is waiting! Should you be interested please apply online or contact [email protected] to learn more!

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