Medical Laboratory Technologist

Health PEI; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Health PEI is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist 1- Chemistry to support the diagnostic process in the chemistry department. The role involves handling requisitions, obtaining samples, preparing and analyzing specimens, and reporting results to physicians.

Requirements include a Medical Technologist Certificate, CSMLS registration, PEI licensure eligibility, and a recognized MLT program. Strong communication and attendance records are essential.

Qualifications

• Medical Technologist Certificate from an approved school of Medical Technology.
• Current registration with CSMLS at the Registered Technologist level.
• Licensed or eligible for licensing with the College of Allied Health Professionals of PEI.
• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Technologist program from an accredited institution.
• Ability to work independently and with others is essential.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Good previous work attendance and record.
• Satisfactory criminal records check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Determine required procedure by reading requisitions and seeking clarification.
• Provide information to patients, physicians and staff regarding test regimes and specimen collection.
• Obtain venous and capillary blood samples using aseptic venipuncture techniques.
• Prepare specimens by centrifuging, separating, measuring and pipetting precise quantities.
• Analyze specimens to determine constituents and other characteristics.
• Calibrate equipment using standard solutions and quality control procedures.
• Use computerized data management and reporting systems.
• Forward test results to physicians or patients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Independence

Attendance record

Education

Medical Technologist Certificate

CSMLS Registered Technologist

Licensing eligibility PEI

Accredited MLT program

Job description

The Medical Laboratory Technologist 1- Chemistry 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 evenings, weekends, holiday schedules, and performs other related and allied duties.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• 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 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;
• 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 and record.
• The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory criminal records check prior to beginning employment.

Other Qualifications:

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

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Salary Range: $37.80 - $46.40 per hour