Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technologist I to join our dynamic Testing team in Calgary.

Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy
Job posting ID: 4526

Employment status: Temporary part-time
Position's anticipated end date (if temporary): 2023-10-28
Possible schedule/FTE: 0.6

Classification: HSAA
Salary/Rate of pay: $35.04

Application deadline: 2023-05-22

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

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About the role

In this role you will perform routine Blood Group Serology (BGS), Serological Transmissible Diseases (TD) and/or Nucleic Acid Transmissible Diseases (NAT) testing by following operating procedures, and record all related quality control/assurance activities. You will perform routine maintenance and verification of laboratory equipment in accordance with approved work instructions to meet regulatory requirements. As well as participate in ongoing quality improvement activities, maintain technical competency, promote continuous learning and provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities include:

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  Performs routine BGS and/or TD and/or NAT testing, following operating procedures
• Performs and records all BGS and/or TD and/or NAT testing related quality control/assurance activities
• Performs routine maintenance and verification of laboratory equipment in accordance with approved work instructions to meet regulatory requirements
• Maintains and provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Maintains technical competency and promotes continuous learning
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities
• Participates in special projects as assigned
• Performs and participates in generalized department operations
• Performs other related duties as required

Required Skills:

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  Certified general registered Medical Laboratory Technologist with CMLTA
• Transfusion Medicine/Red Cell Serology work experience is an asset
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to foster and maintain positive public image of Canadian Blood Services when dealing with customers
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks
• Must be detail-oriented and capable of working in a highly regulated environment
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to operate related equipment, including a working knowledge of software application in a Windows environment
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job

Benefits:

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  Starting rate: $35.04/Hourly
• Defined Benefits or Contributions pension plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment (such as testing) will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.