Medical Laboratory Technologist 2, Chemistry

Job Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for the weekend/night shift and performs technical work involved in biochemistry test procedures and specimen procurement in the Chemistry subsection of General Laboratory Services Division. As well, the Medical Laboratory Technologist evaluates and verifies results, and prepares related reports.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1. Participates in day-to-day work activities by performing analytical work such as routine biochemistry testing, blood gas analysis, drug testing and urinalysis. Evaluates and verifies results and takes follow up action of any unexpected results according to established procedures. Enters analytical data into the Laboratory Information System.
2. Responds to requests and inquiries for tests. Seeks direction as required from the Supervisor, Assistant Head Technologist or Head Technologist as appropriate.
3. Performs all related functions required for the production of final reports such as preparing, testing and assessing quality control results prior to release of clinical results, troubleshoots specimen adequacy and prepares dilutions as required according to established procedures.
4. Sets up, calibrates and operates laboratory equipment. Performs and documents maintenance of laboratory equipment as scheduled. Recognizes and reports malfunctions in equipment.
5. Participates in quality assurance programs through methods such as gathering data on turn around times (TAT) for test procedures, and monitoring performance and quality indicators. Reports occurrences according to standard operating procedures.
6. Provides input in the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for assigned work area and making recommendations for changes.
7. Assists with information management, such as workload statistics, through methods such as gathering information, completing analysis and recording information.
8. Demonstrates routine laboratory procedures to students and technologists.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience
• Certification with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
• Graduation from a recognized program in Medical Laboratory Technology, plus two (2) years recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, manage time, and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and use related software.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the job.