Laboratory Technologist I Job at Alberta Precision Labs
Your Opportunity:
In the heart of the Canadian Badlands in Southern Alberta, Drumheller offers visitors a unique combination of spectacular scenery and interesting things to do – think Jurassic Park! Rolling fields suddenly give way to steep, dry coulees ridged with the strata of hundreds of years of erosion by time, wind and water. Through it all, the tranquil Red Deer River gently makes its way through parkland and a myriad of recreational opportunities. Drumheller is rich with facilities: The Aquaplex, with indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, steam room, etc, the Memorial Arena where you can take skating lessons or take in a game of hockey, and the Badlands Community Facility; a modern banquet hall which houses a state-of-the art fitness and recreation centre as well as vibrant and creative arts and culture venues. Come to Drumheller – there is nowhere quite like it in Alberta! Located 150 km from Calgary and 163 km from Red Deer, we serve a population service area of approximately 20,000. Our Hospital has 33 Acute Care Beds, 96 Long Term Care Beds, and 4 Restorative Beds. Clinical services include: general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, maternity, Cancer Clinic and Dialysis. The hospital has a busy Emergency and Out Patient Department and is the only collection site for community patients. Come and join our diverse team and get the opportunity to utilize all of the skills and experiences you have gained through school. This is a working level position utilizing technical skills and judgment performing a diverse range of diagnostic procedures in the Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, and Specimen Procurement departments, within the scope of practice of a Medical Laboratory Technologist. This position requires a 30-minute response time to site for on call duties.
Description:
As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) I, you will be responsible for the daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples within the laboratory department. You will perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the processing of specimens used in diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Classification: Laboratory Technologist I
- Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Laboratory
- Primary Location: Drumheller Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 28-APR-2023
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
- Date Available: 08-MAY-2023
- Temporary End Date: 29-SEP-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 6
- Shifts per cycle: 24
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $34.32
- Maximum Salary: $45.20
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:Recent, relevant experience in Biochemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, and Transfusion Medicine (Gel Method) required. Recent experience in procurement duties including phlebotomy and ECG procedures required. Proven interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills in English are required. Excellent public relations and a service-oriented manner are essential. Must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients/clients, families, staff, interdisciplinary team members and personnel from other departments in a fast-paced and changing environment. Proven analytic and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, logical/methodical work habits, and demonstrated ability to work independently are required. Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations, prioritize workload, and adapt to stressful situations are essential. Candidate must be well organized and flexible and demonstrate initiative to take on extra projects as required within the lab environment.
Preferred Qualifications:Connect Care, Unity Real Time and WellSky LIS experience. Instrument experience with Ortho Vitros XT3400, DXH600, ACL Elite Pro, I-Stat, Triage Meter and Clinitek Advantus preferred. Experience with gel method ID Microtyping in Transfusion Medicine preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.
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