BGL Technologist

at  PHSA

BGL TECHNOLOGIST

Health Science Professionals
Vancouver, BC
The BGL Technologist performs additional procedures for the diagnosis and monitoring of inborn errors of metabolism. The required techniques and job functions will include, but are not limited to the following for the majority of time: tandem mass spectrometry, chromatography (both gas and liquid), manual quantitative assays, advanced enzymology and tissue culture. Computer based data analysis will also be a significant job function.

WHAT YOU BRING

Qualifications

• Certification with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
• Graduation from a recognized program in Medical Laboratory Technology plus two (2) years recent, related experience including biochemical genetics procedures or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: 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.).
• Knowledge and technical competence to perform biochemical genetics procedures.
• Ability to operate related equipment including knowledge of spreadsheet programs and experience with instrument specific data analysis software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Knowledge of computerized laboratory information systems.

WHAT WE DO

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) provides laboratory testing at 31 sites across the lower mainland and central coast of BC, including acute care hospital laboratories and specialty laboratories.
PLMS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
PHSA and PLMS are committed to employment equity, 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, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages 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: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as 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.

• Performs additional procedures such as amino acid, organic acid and acylcarnitine analysis using techniques that include liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, tandem mass spectrometry, gas chromatography mass spectrometry, advanced enzymology and tissue culture, all according to established protocols.
• Performs laboratory procedures by operating a variety of laboratory equipment, apparatus and instrumentation. Maintains equipment by following preventative maintenance protocol. Notifies the supervisor of any malfunctions.
• Prepares reagents, standards and quality control material to be used for test procedures.
• Uses the laboratory computer for patient data entry, retrieval and preparing laboratory worksheets and reports. Enters daily workload statistics into the laboratory information system.
• Uses general and instrument specific software systems to analyze, calculate and tabulate result sets. Prepares, evaluates and issues corresponding reports.
• Maintains standardization and quality control of test procedures and monitors test results. Reports unusual or questionable test results to Pathologist or Head Technologist.
• Ensures that STAT and priority tests are assayed and reported promptly and in accordance with established protocols.
• Monitors laboratory supplies and stocks up to adequate amounts.
• Orients new technologists, students and residents in the use of molecular techniques by demonstration and verbal instructions.
• Participates in the development, evaluation, and implementation of new techniques with the guidance of senior technical staff and laboratory scientists. Provides input in the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and makes recommendations for changes.
• Participates in quality assurance programs for the Section through methods such as gathering data on turn around times (TAT) for test procedures, and monitoring performance and quality indicators. Reports occurrences according to standard operating procedures.
• Assists with information management, such as workload statistics, through methods such as gathering information, completing analysis and recording information.
• Performs other related duties as required.