Medical Laboratory Technologist 1 (Permanent Part-Time 70%) - QEH Transfusion Services - 173618

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Medical Laboratory Technologist 1

(Provincial Laboratory - Transfusion Services)

Health PEI

Location - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown

Part-Time (70%) 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.

This Medical Laboratory Technologist 1 assists with the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing a variety of standard examinations and procedures in Transfusion Services. This position 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:

• Determining required procedure by reading requisitions (both paper and electronic) 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;
• 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;
• Preparing reagent and control solutions cleaning and sterilizing equipment, instruments, and work areas as required;
• Performing and documenting basic equipment maintenance and repairs;
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from a Medical Laboratory Technology program from an accredited institution.
• Registered with CSMLS as Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Licensed or eligible for licensing with the PEI College of Allied Health Professionals
• The ability to work independently and with others is 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.

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Salary Range: $37.80 - $46.40 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 52.5 hours Bi-weekly / Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call

Posting ID: 173618-0626QEPI

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.