Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Technologist 1- Hematology/Histology/Chemistry/BTS/PFT/ Microbiology assists with the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing a variety of standard examinations and procedures in hematology; 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;
• assisting physician at bone marrow aspirations by immediate processing of specimen;
• 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.

Other Qualifications:

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

Incentive Information:

Salary Range: $37.05 – $50.76 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekends

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