Medical Laboratory Specialist 1 (Permanent Full-Time) - QEH Transfusion Services - 174711

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Medical Lab Specialist 1

(Transfusion Services)

Health PEI

Location - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown

Full-Time Permanent (IUOE) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system

The Medical Laboratory Specialist 1 working with limited immediate supervision may be in technical charge of a subsection of a division of the Laboratory and provides supervision and instruction to other technologists and/or support staff; assists with the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing a variety of standard examinations and procedures in Transfusion services; participates in the Department’s rotation of duties including weekend, holiday and on-call schedules and performs other related and allied duties.

Duties will include:

• Ensure that all staff follows the Canadian Standards Association standards, standard operating procedures and policies in all areas of the Transfusion Service laboratory. Provide supervision and instruction to other staff when necessary and provide training and orientation of new staff;
• responsible to ensure that all staff maintains safe work practices and follows laboratory safety guidelines and universal precautions in all laboratory areas;
• assist in the revision and validation of standard operating procedures;
• perform maintenance, calibration and verification of lab equipment including product storage units, pipettes, timers, thermometers and centrifuges;
• assist in the inventory management of blood components and fractionation products;
• ensure that all results are correctly entered into the Clinical Information System by examination of reports and serological work;
• responsible to report transfusion reaction investigations to the Public Health Agency of Canada;
• responsible to be the designate for the Chief Technologist when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Technology program from an accredited institution.
• Must be registered with CSMLS
• Licensed or eligible for licensing with the PEI College of Allied Health Professionals
• Must have considerable experience in Transfusion Services.
• The ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record.
• 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: $41.86 – $51.34 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 Hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating Shifts / Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call

Posting ID: 174711-0826QEPI

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.