Job Description

Location:Chemistry
Laboratory Services ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health NetworkLanguage requirement:English EssentialSchedule:Subject to change due to operational requirementsJob Classification:Medical Laboratory Technologist 2 (LT02)Job Classification Type:MSPJOB PURPOSEThe Medical Laboratory Technologist 2 is responsible for performing routine and specialized laboratory procedures according to prescribed policies and proceduresQUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe 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\x99sCOMPETENCIES 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

Interested? Apply Today?Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.About Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s Recruitment ProcessWe thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s hiring purposes.Diversity StatementHorizon 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.

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