Medical Laboratory Technologist 1, Core Laboratory

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in the North is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist 1 for its Core Laboratory. The successful candidate will perform routine analyses in chemistry, hematology, and transfusion medicine. Responsibilities include recognizing test findings and maintaining instrument functionality. Candidates must have a diploma or degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, registration with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science, and relevant experience within the last five years to effectively contribute to public health initiatives in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science.
• Recent experience in core laboratory disciplines within the past five years.
• Experience in specimen collection from adults, children, and neonates.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory analysis in chemistry and hematology.
• Initiate appropriate actions upon recognizing normal and atypical findings.
• Act as a resource for laboratory practices in the absence of a resident pathologist.

Skills

Chemistry

Hematology

Transfusion Medicine

Specimen Collection

Education

Diploma or Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technologist 1, Core Laboratory

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

We are looking to fill 4 positions for the Medical Laboratory Technologist 1, Core Laboratory in which you will perform routine laboratory analysis in chemistry, hematology, transfusion medicine and specimen collection and handling activities. While performing analysis, you must be able to recognize normal and atypical findings and initiate the appropriate action. Accurate testing allows the practitioner to accurately diagnose medical conditions and arrange for proper care and treatment which ultimately impacts a patient’s morbidity. This accurate and timely testing also assists public health teams address regional or territorial health issues in an effective manner.

Approximately 27,000 tests are processed monthly at the STH Laboratory. STH Laboratory lacks a local Pathologist and Pathology services are delivered through a consulting pathologist in Edmonton, Alberta. In the absence of a resident pathologist, you will act as a resource on Laboratory related practices. The remoteness of STH from major referral centres requires that you have a comprehensive understanding in the Core Laboratory disciplines of Laboratory Medicine as well as instrument maintenance and repair.

To be successful in this role, typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• Completed a recognized Medical Laboratory Technology Program at a minimum of a diploma or degree level from an accredited Canadian Post-Secondary Institution.
• Internationally trained Medical Laboratory Technologists must have at least three (3) years of working experience in a Canadian Hospital Laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (in a core laboratory).
• Applicants must have recent, relevant experience (within the past five (5) years) in all the core laboratory disciplines including: Chemistry; Hematology; Transfusion Medicine; Urinalysis; specimen collection from adults, children and neonates.

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants must be registered with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science at the General Registered Technologist designation.
• New graduates waiting to write their certification examination will be considered; however, registration must be achieved prior to beginning employment with Laboratory Services.
• Proof of immunization in accordance with current public health practices.
• Criminal records check (highly sensitive position).

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of something meaningful in the North.