Laboratory Technologist I
- Victoria, BC, Canada
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Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics (LMPMG) is committed to enhancing patient care through the provision of consistently high quality laboratory services.
Reporting to the Supervisor or delegate the Core Laboratory Technologist performs established laboratory procedures, including hematology, chemistry and transfusion medicine.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
Graduation from a recognized diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Completion of core laboratory related courses within the last two years or one (1) year recent, related experience within the last six years in the core laboratory section of the laboratory, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with, patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, research staff, and other health care providers.
- Demonstrated current knowledge of relevant core laboratory testing, techniques, methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of legislations and government policies and procedures related to laboratory technology
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work independently, prioritize issues and workload, and complete assigned work.
- Ability to operate related equipment, including computerized information systems.
- Demonstrated ability to demonstrate procedures to other employees and students.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
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Responsibilities
The Laboratory Technologist at Island Health will perform established lab tests in hematology, chemistry and transfusion medicine, working under the supervisor. The work also includes demonstrating procedures to staff and students and keeping quality and safety standards high.
Requirements
Candidates need CSMLS certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist and a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, plus recent core lab experience or courses. They must communicate well with patients, staff and physicians, work independently and in teams, and operate lab equipment and computer systems.
Skills
- Hematology
- Clinical chemistry
- Transfusion medicine
- Laboratory testing procedures
- Quality assurance
- Laboratory equipment operation
- Laboratory information systems
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Teaching and demonstration
- Prioritization
- Patient communication
- Knowledge of laboratory legislation and policy
Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- medical laboratory technologist
- MLT
- CSMLS
- laboratory technician
- hematology
- chemistry
- transfusion medicine
- core laboratory
- clinical laboratory
- diagnostic testing
- Island Health
- healthcare laboratory
- laboratory information system
- quality and safety
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- CSMLS certification
Tools
- laboratory equipment
- computerized information systems
Fields of study
- Medical Laboratory Technology