Lab Technician BCGEU

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Job Title:Lab TechnicianJob Category: Laboratory OperationsDepartment/Group:Laboratory OperationsJob Code/ Req#:DX.CA.BCGEU.XXXLevel/Salary Range:Per Collective AgreementPosition Type:FT-PT-CasualJob DescriptionJob Purpose:The Lab Technician is primarily responsible for pre-analytical and post analytical work processes to accurately prepare analyzers and samples for testing and then to store and dispose of samples. The Lab Technician provides daily support to each department by delivering and preparing specimens for the testing area, preparing necessary reagents, troubleshooting problems, performing maintenance, storing, retrieving, and disposing of specimens. In addition, the Lab Technician provides input to the Lab Ops Supervisors concerning team issues and opportunities for improvement.Duties:oEnsures all specimens are prepared for testing following established procedures, including visual QA of specimensoPrepares reagents as per standard operating procedures on testing systems that do not require MLT to verify acceptability of reagent prior to patient result reporting oLoads analyzers and instruments with patient, validation and/or QC samples according to departmental procedures and under the supervision of a certified/registered MLToHandles specimens in and out of specimen managers, including appropriate disposal oMonitors, replenishes and orders as required supplies for testing areasoOperates and maintains related preanalytical and post-analytical equipment as per standard operating proceduresoPerforms wash-up duties to maintain Laboratory glassware for day-to-day operations, including acid-washing of glassware as requiredoPerforms equipment maintenance as per standard operating procedures. Maintenance must be followed by QC which is approved by certified/registered MLT. oPerforms tasks as required to maintain effective department operations, reviewing/updating protocols, participating in regulatory audits, participating in safety initiatives or meetingsoResolve pending and overdue list in coordination with certified/registered MLToPerform routine deionized water sample collection and send out for testingoPerforms data entry for department statistics and analyzer validations under the supervision of a certified/registered MLToMaintains confidentiality involving information made available directly or indirectly about clients including physicians, patients, employees and the companyoObserves and executes all laboratory safety and security policies and regulations, including location and use of safety equipment, evacuation routes, disposal of biological or chemical materialsoMaintains knowledge of safety, WHMIS and Environmental Health and Safety standardsoParticipate and support process improvement activities within the departmentsoTraining and orientation of all team membersSkills/Qualifications:oRequired Canadian Equivalent degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or BMLSc or BSc Chemistry/Biochemistry or BSc Microbiology. Preference will be given to IEMLT applicants with previous laboratory experienceoExcellent communication skills both written and verbal are requiredoIntermediate level of computer experience in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel programs is required, and EP Evaluator program experience is an assetoGood problem-solving skills with attention to detailoGood organizational skills and ability to work under pressure (high volume specimen processing)oAbility to work independently and collaboratively as part of a teamoExperience writing technical documents an assetReviewed By:Date:Approved By:Date:Last Updated By:Date/Time:
This is an in-person role.
Hiring Range: 27.44 - ‬31.66
The hiring range has been established, however, the final salary recommendation will be determined based off the level of experience, education requirement, external market conditions and internal equity.

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