Medical Lab Technologist (Up to 10k Incentives Available)

Health PEI; Charlottetown; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technologist to join their team in a dynamic role focused on hematology, histology, and chemistry. This position involves performing critical examinations and procedures that assist in patient diagnosis and treatment. You'll be responsible for specimen analysis, utilizing advanced techniques, and ensuring quality control in laboratory processes. The role offers a chance to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about contributing to patient care and have the required qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Company pension

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Store discount

Vision care

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Must have a Medical Technologist Certificate and current CSMLS registration.
• Effective communication and ability to work independently are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform various standard examinations and procedures in hematology.
• Analyze specimens and prepare them for testing while ensuring quality control.

Skills

Aseptic Techniques

Venipuncture

Specimen Analysis

Data Management Systems

Effective Communication

Education

Medical Technologist Certificate

Registered Technologist Certification

Medical Laboratory Technologist Program

Tools

Centrifuge

Automated Analyzers

Job description

The Medical Laboratory Technologist 1- Hematology/Histology/Chemistry/BTS/PFT assists with the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing a variety of standard examinations and procedures in hematology. This role is responsible for organizing time and resources for the effective conduct of laboratory examinations and procedures, participating in the Department's rotation of duties including evenings, weekends, and holiday schedules, and performing other related and allied duties.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Determining required procedures 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 venipuncture techniques;
• 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;
• Assisting physician at bone marrow aspirations by immediate processing of specimen;
• 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:

• A Medical Technologist Certificate from an approved school of Medical Technology.
• Must have current registration with C.S.M.L.S at the Registered Technologist level.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensing with the College of Allied Health Professionals of PEI.
• Must have successful completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Technologist Program from an accredited institution.
• The ability to work independently and with others is essential.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• A good previous work attendance record.

Other Qualifications:

• Recent training and/or experience in hematology, histology, chemistry, BTS, or PFT is preferred.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Salary Range: $31.90 – $39.16 per hour (level G11)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating Days, Evenings, Nights, and Weekends

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Licence/Certification:

• CSMLS Registration (required)

Work Location: In person