Job Description

Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy
Job posting ID: 6893xe2x80x8bEmployment status: Regular full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2025-02-24
Number of positions available: 1Classification: HSAA
Salary/Rate of pay: starting at $36.55/hourApplication deadline: 2025-02-14
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the .Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada's Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.About the roleCanadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full-Time Medical Laboratory Technologist I to join our dynamic Distribution team in Calgary.The Distribution Team is integral to Canadian Blood Services as Canada's Lifeline. In this role, the Medical Laboratory Technologist I performs duties in the manufacture, release and distribution of blood products. Duties include review of production and testing records, supervision of production and distribution, release and distribution of products.Formula for Success:

• Review production records/reports to ensure critical control points and time limitations are met
• Support Quality Event Management processes
• Review the status and resolve issues with quarantined units
• Assist in training Medical Laboratory Technologists and Laboratory Attendants with departmental processes
• Assist in end labelling of blood components
• Assist in the area of inventory managements, as required
• Managing rare blood and HLA inventory
• Performs other related duties as required

Desired Education and Skills:

• Diploma or degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (ACMLT)
• Minimum one year experience working in a laboratory
• Experience with Transfusion Medicine / Red Cell Serology an asset
• Excellent 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
• Superior problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to operate related equipment including a working knowledge of software applications in a Windows environment
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job

What we offer you:

• Paid vacation.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

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.If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. 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 will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.#CBSIND

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