Medical Lab Technologist PT

at  Kingston Health Sciences Centre

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants are required to produce a certificate of registration from the College of Medical Laboratory Technology of Ontario as a General Medical Laboratory Technologist, i.e., registration in Biochemistry, Bacteriology, Histology, Hematology and Immunohematology.
• Demonstrable skills in the discipline applied for.
• Demonstrated interest in personal professional development.
• Computer skills to include Lab Information System and Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with a focus on interaction with Laboratory staff and internal and external health professionals.
• Diplomacy and understanding others’ viewpoints.
• Flexibility to meet operational requirements, including hours of work, location and accessibility to staff.
• Must be highly motivated.
• A strong team player, with the ability to perform duties independently.
• Proven ability to attend work regularly.
• Proven ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check &vulnerable sector search required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs accessioning, specimen handling and processing.
• Performs Lab Testing depending on Clinical Lab assignment.
• Performs repeat testing where required.
• Responsible for verifying, reporting and releasing of all results by self,
• Phones and documents phone call of abnormal and critical lab results based on established policies and procedures
• Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to ensure Lab testing meets established requirements and standards.
• Ensures efficient use of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Monitors supplies inventory to ensure adequate supply is maintained. Notifies appropriate person when re-orders are required.
• Performs and documents routine equipment maintenance and performs minor troubleshooting procedures.
• Provides guidance and supervision to Laboratory Assistants where required
• May be requested to perform the duties of a higher classification when requested.
• Develops or assists in developing new methodologies and assists in implementing new methodologies.
• Performs evaluation, cross over studies and other research and development activities as required.
• Provides assistance to Pathologists, Laboratory Physicians and Laboratory Scientists in performing certain delegated medical acts related to the laboratory discipline in which the incumbent is assigned.
  NOTE: The above duties are representative but are not to be construed as all inclusive. Please see People Services for a full job description.