Job Description

Job Summary:

In accordance with PHSA\'s Mission, Vision and Values, the strategic direction of employee and patient safety is a priority and responsibility shared by everyone in all agencies, divisions and services. The requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under general supervision, the Medical Laboratory Technologist performs technical work involved in the duties associated with laboratory test procedures. As well, the Medical Laboratory Technologist evaluates and verifies results, and prepares related reports.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• Certification with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
• One year recent related experience in the designated discipline within the last six years, and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Demonstrated recent working knowledge of the assigned section or sections.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures, and technical competence to perform tests used in the assigned section of the laboratory, including quality control and safety.
• Basic awareness of research process.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Basic knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care using point of care instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and software, including techniques appropriate to the designated area of the laboratory.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Provincial Health Services Authority