“I’ve seen my work detect a severe diagnosis and know that what I do has a direct impact on patients and plays an important role in saving a life. Patients may not know much about what I do but I know that providing these results is very important. It’s challenging and you’re always learning. Every day is different, exciting and rewarding. That’s why I love my job.”

“I always wanted to work in the medical field, but I wasn’t quite sure where. When a friend from high school told me how rewarding a career as a medical laboratory technologist was, it encouraged me to pursue this opportunity to work in health care.

I started my career as a medical laboratory technologist in Winnipeg, but when the opportunity to work in Flin Flon presented itself, I took it – and I am so glad I did.

At first it was scary to move to a northern community where I didn’t know anyone, but the patients and staff have been so welcoming, which has encouraged me to give the ultimate care in what I do.

Working in a core lab in a northern community has allowed me to work within my full scope of practice and make use of all of the knowledge I gained in school. The pace is a bit slower, so I’ve been able to take the time to adjust to each bench and get comfortable before moving on to a new one.

I was recently promoted to senior technologist in Chemistry in my lab – I admire my seniors and charge for what they do in order to keep the lab running smoothly and efficiently, and it is exciting to be able to take on more responsibility.

I feel that I have grown so much as a technologist in the last couple years, and I’m looking forward to seeing where my career can take me. The possibilities are endless in this field, and I hope my colleagues and future technologists take advantage of that.”

“The work is fast-paced, exciting, and so satisfying. I know that what we do matters, and while I might not always see the outcome of a case, our efforts to identify an organism are vital to how a care team is able to respond to a patient’s needs.”