Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2023-67228b - External

BARGAINING UNIT: Medical Science Professionals

ZONE: Fredericton

DEPARTMENT: Laboratory/Transfusion Medicine

FACILITY: Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Temporary Full Time

JOB TITLE: MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGIST 2 U/P

CLASSIFICATION: Medical Laboratory Technologist 2 (LT02)

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Rotating Days, Evenings, Nights, TEMP: June 19, 2023 to October 24, 2024; Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $30.69 to $38.34 per hour (Subject to Employment Status may be paid in accordance with Appendix B as per MSP collective agreement article 2.01(d))

JOB PURPOSE:

The Medical Laboratory Technologist 2 is responsible for performing routine and specialized laboratory procedures according to prescribed policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A graduate of a school of Medical Laboratory Technology or Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BsMLS). Registered with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science and licensed and in good standing (a practicing member) with the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Medical Laboratory Technologist 2 is responsible for:

• Collecting specimens
• Performing routine and specialized procedures
• Validating and reporting test results
• Operating, troubleshooting and doing preventative maintenance on equipment
• Performing quality control and participating in quality improvement activities
• Providing guidance, training and orientation

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s Terms of Employment:

COMPETENCIES:

Competencies identified by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science 2005:

• Safe Work Practices
• Critical Thinking
• Data Collection and Specimen Procurement/Receipt Applied Investigation
• Analysis of Specimens and Validation of Results
• Resource Management
• Analytic Techniques
• Communication and Interaction
• Interpretation and Reporting of Results
• Professionalism
• Quality Management

Competencies identified by Horizon Health Network:

• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Results Orientation
• Patient/Client Orientation
• Stress Management

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by June 14, 2023.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2023-67228b-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.

Horizon Health Network