Laboratory Technologist I

Your Opportunity:

This is a multisite position in which scheduled shifts will be at Strathcona Community Hospital Lab and shifts at Fort Saskatchewan Hospital Lab will be as needed to support operations. The Strathcona Community Hospital is in Sherwood Park, and both cities are in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region of Alberta, that is surrounded by Parkland County. This is a working level position utilizing technical skills and judgment performing a diverse range of diagnostic procedures in the Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, and Specimen Procurement departments, within the scope of practice of a Medical Laboratory Technologist. The successful candidate will perform routine bench duties in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures to ensure a high quality, accurate and timely result. Ensures annual competencies are completed within specified timelines. Provides instruction and collects specimens ensuring sample integrity. Performs all quality control and assurance practices and maintains records as required. Operates, maintains and performs troubleshooting on a variety of laboratory instruments to ensure optimal function. Monitors department supply inventory and acts appropriately to maintain. Participates in the validation and assessment of procedures and equipment under the direction of the senior techs and other leaders. Responds appropriately to non-conforming events and unusual situations. Identifies when to refer more complex issues or problems to the immediate Supervisor. Contributes to operational improvements. Collaborates on the preparation of manuals and SOP.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) I, you will be responsible for the daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples within the laboratory department. You will perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the processing of specimens used in diagnosis, treatment and research.