Medical Laboratory Technologist 1 (Temporary Full-Time) - Laboratory - PCH - 175177

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Medical Laboratory Technologist 1

Health PEI

Location - Prince County Hospital, Summerside

Full-Time Temporary (IUOE) Position

Commencing Immediately until December 2027

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 I assists with the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing a variety of standard examinations and procedures in Laboratory Medicine. This position is responsible for organizing time and resources for the effective conduct of laboratory examinations and procedures, participating in the Departments rotation of all shifts and duties, including weekends and holiday schedules, and performing other related and allied duties.

Duties will include:

• Providing information to patients, physicians and paramedical staff regarding the regimes associated with various tests and specimen collections;
• Providing information to patients, physicians and other allied health members regarding specimen collection requirements;
• obtaining venous and capillary blood samples required for blood tests and analyses using prescribed aseptic venipuncture and capillary collection techniques;
• Performing diagnostic tests directly on patients as required;
• Pre-analytical tasks including but not limited to specimen acceptance and/or rejection, handling of specimens for test procedures centrifuging, separating, storing if necessary, 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;
• Post-analytical tasks including but not limited to forwarding test and analysis results to the requesting physician or to the patient’s location;
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have successful completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Technologist Program.
• Current registration with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) at the Registered Technologist level.
• The ability to work independently and with others is essential.
• A good previous work and attendance record.
• Active or eligible for licensing with the College of Allied Health Professionals.

Other Qualifications:

• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please Note: Applicants are expected to complete the full length of this assignment unless appointed to a permanent position.

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

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 Hours Bi-Weekly / Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekends

Posting ID: 175177-0926PCTI

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.