Medical Laboratory Technologist 2

Description:

• Collect and/or receive laboratory specimens and performs clinical tests ordered or prepares specimen for referral following standardized laboratory techniques as outlined in the appropriate manuals. Perform phlebotomies including both venipuncture and microsampling on adults and children.
• In the absence of the Chief Technologist, provide work direction to other staff and deals with scheduling issues as necessary.
• Assist Chief Technologist in development of the staffing schedule to meet the department staffing needs in accordance with established guidelines and contracts.
• Perform a variety of bench techniques: quality control, specimen analysis and interpretation of test results with respect to accuracy, acceptability and limits.
• Participate in quality control/assurance activities with appropriate departmental education, such as monitoring quality control results and assist with the development of quality control ranges for new tests or controls.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment according to established procedures and schedules.
• Assume troubleshooting duties commensurate with education and experience obtained within the department and from other resources when possible, such as replacement of expensive parts and resolves problems beyond the scope of the Technologist I.

What you bring

• Certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSLMS).
• Minimum of five (5) years’ recent experience in a general duty laboratory or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Interest in continuing self-education and development essential.

You will have the ability to

• Demonstrate leadership, teaching, organizational and human relations skills.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently as well as a member of a team.
• Organize and supervise.
• Operate related equipment, including information system.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrate awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• Commit to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019)
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).