Medical Laboratory Technologist

Description

Position at Dynacare

POSITION TITLE:

General Duty Technologist

INTERNAL CLOSING DATE:

LOCATIONS:

King Edward

100-830 King Edward Street

CLASSIFICATION:

DEPARTMENT:

Microbiology

COMPENSATION:

As per Collective Agreement

WORKING SCHEDULE:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm/Tuesday to Saturday ,Alternating

(37.5 hours per week)

Job Summary

As a Medical laboratoryTechnologist, you will be responsible for the performance and release of various laboratory tests following set processes and procedures, all in keeping with Dynacare’s mission and values.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a variety of routine laboratory procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease..

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Process Microbiology specimens.
• Perform bench work according to daily schedule or as otherwise needed.
• Follow SOP’s as per specific department manual for all procedures.
• Ensure all equipment is operating and appropriate QC is performed.
• Prepares chemical solutions as required.
• Maintain accurate records for all test and control results.
• Demonstrates procedures to newly hired Technologists, Technicians and other staff as necessary.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance and calibrations.
• Prepares QC statistical reports on monthly basis.
• Required to observe all safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Maintains a tidy and clean work area.
• Communicates with supervisor all significant changes in workload, and discusses problems, procedures and

other responsibilities.

• Maintains and places orders for consumables.
• Informs Lab Manager or Section Supervisory Technologist of all complaints made by physicians or patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge

• Medical Laboratory Technologist registered in good standing with and CSMLS & CMLTM.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Quality Control documentation and procedures.
• Knowledge of microbiology specimen processing.
• Experience in Microbiology required.

Social Processing Skills

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience in word processing preferred.
• Ability to instruct new employees in specimen processing specific to microbiology.
• Ability to work independently and within a group environment.
• Ability multitask and work in a team environment.

***Please refer to Article 2 and 7 of the Collective Agreement regarding temporary positions, job postings, promotions and transfers***