Medical Laboratory Technologist

Position : Medical Laboratory Technologist 1 - Chemistry

FTE : Full-Time Permanent. 75.0 hours bi-weekly / Rotating shifts, days, evenings, nights, weekends

Department : Health PEI

Location : PEI, Charlottetown

Salary : $31.35- $38.49 Per Hour

Start Date / Term Length : Commencing Immediatley

About The Job

The Medical Laboratory Technologist I assists with the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing a variety of standard examinations and procedures in chemistry;

responsible for organizing time and resources for the effective conduct of laboratory examinations and procedures; participates in the Department's rotation of duties including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holiday schedules, and performs other related and allied duties.

Duties will include :

• Determining required procedure by reading requisitions and seeking clarification if necessary, from physicians and paramedical staff;
• Providing information to patients, physicians and paramedical staff regarding the regimes associated with various tests and specimen collections;
• Obtaining venous and capillary blood samples required for blood tests and analyses using prescribed aseptic and veni-puncture techniques;
• Performing diagnostic tests directly on patients as required;
• Preparing specimens for test procedures by centrifuging, separating, measuring and pipetting precise quantities required for analytical procedures;
• Analyzing specimens to determine the existence and / or proportion of constituent biological / chemical components and other specimen characteristics according to standard manual and automated procedures;
• Preparing and using standard and control solutions to calibrate equipment and ensuring proper operation in accordance with test and quality control procedures;
• Using computerized data management and reporting systems in an efficient and effective manner;
• Forwarding test and analysis results to the requesting physician or to the patient's location
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Technology Program from an accredited institution.
• Current registration with the C.S.M.L.S. at the Registered Technologist level;
• Licensed or eligible for licensing with the PEI College of Allied Health Professionals
• The ability to work independently and with others is essential;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential;
• Good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications :

• Recent training and / or experience in Chemistry is an asset;
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Positng ID 158770