Medical Technologist Additional Procedures
PHSA
Medical Technologist Additional Procedures AgencyPHSA Labor AgreementHealth Science Professionals Posting #179861-2429931 GradeP1 DepartmentHistocompatibility UnionHEABC Paramedical - H.S.A. Work Site855 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver StatusTemporary Position DurationN/A Salary Range$36.69 - $45.81 / Hour Position StatusFull-time FTE1.00 Hours of Work07:00-15:00/08:00-16:00/09:00-17:00 Work DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Days OffSat, Sun Position Start Date01-Apr-2025 Position End Date01-Oct-2026 Applications Accepted Until 10AM28-Feb-2025 Job Summary
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Within the context of a client service culture and under general supervision, position performs a variety of routine and/or complex tests including additional procedures utilizing manual procedures and automated instruments within designated areas of the Laboratory. Position is also responsible for functions such as greeting patients, collecting and/or receiving specimens, entering data into a computerized laboratory system, validating and reporting test results, maintaining instruments and preparing solutions and control agents in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. Collects and receives a variety of specimens by methods such as reviewing requirements on requisitions, collecting specimens from patient according to established procedures, receiving, labeling and documenting specimens from various areas within the facility and/or patients and following established safety measures to maintain the integrity of the specimen during the collection, preparation, transport, processing and storage stages.
2. Performs routine and/or complex tests as well as additional procedures and techniques in designated laboratory areas by performing functions such as following established guidelines and methods, utilizing automated instruments or manual techniques, validating tests performed by checking results for probable outcomes, entering patient results into a computerized system and referring questionable results to supervisor for direction in accordance with departmental standards and industry guidelines for additional procedures.
3. Prepares a variety of solutions, reagents, standards and controls by methods such as identifying requirements, gathering appropriate solutions, chemicals and/or ingredients and measuring ingredients according to prescribed instructions for use in testing procedures.
4. Sets up, calibrates and maintains a variety of laboratory instruments by performing duties such as following established cleaning procedures at prescribed intervals and running calibrators, standards and controls to ensure all test results are precise and accurate.
5. Performs quality control within assigned area by methods such as identifying instrument malfunction and/or out of control test results, taking and documenting all corrective action and notifying supervisor or designated personnel of unresolved problems following established protocols.
6. Prepares specimens for transport to other facilities by methods such as packaging items, completing related transport forms in accordance with the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and Transportation of Dangerous Goods guidelines.
7. Maintains a clean and safe work area by wiping down items such as laboratory equipment, work surfaces and benches according to established procedures and storing items in appropriate areas.
8. Responds to enquiries on items such as collection procedures and test results by methods such as retrieving information from manuals as well as computerized patient files and relaying information as appropriate.
9. Prepares reports for distribution by methods such as printing patient lab results from the computer system, sorting reports according to established procedures and forwarding reports to designated areas.
10. Maintains inventory of supplies by methods such as identifying depleting stock, notifying applicable personnel and/or completing requisitions and forwarding to Supervisor for approval and ordering.
11. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
12. Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Current registration with the Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists.
Current registration as a Registered Technologist (General) with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Sciences, plus two (2) years of recent, related laboratory experience including one year of experience related to the area of the Additional Procedure and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to deal with others effectively in a supportive and positive manner.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Within the context of a client service culture and under general supervision, position performs a variety of routine and/or complex tests including additional procedures utilizing manual procedures and automated instruments within designated areas of the Laboratory. Position is also responsible for functions such as greeting patients, collecting and/or receiving specimens, entering data into a computerized laboratory system, validating and reporting test results, maintaining instruments and preparing solutions and control agents in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. Collects and receives a variety of specimens by methods such as reviewing requirements on requisitions, collecting specimens from patient according to established procedures, receiving, labeling and documenting specimens from various areas within the facility and/or patients and following established safety measures to maintain the integrity of the specimen during the collection, preparation, transport, processing and storage stages.
2. Performs routine and/or complex tests as well as additional procedures and techniques in designated laboratory areas by performing functions such as following established guidelines and methods, utilizing automated instruments or manual techniques, validating tests performed by checking results for probable outcomes, entering patient results into a computerized system and referring questionable results to supervisor for direction in accordance with departmental standards and industry guidelines for additional procedures.
3. Prepares a variety of solutions, reagents, standards and controls by methods such as identifying requirements, gathering appropriate solutions, chemicals and/or ingredients and measuring ingredients according to prescribed instructions for use in testing procedures.
4. Sets up, calibrates and maintains a variety of laboratory instruments by performing duties such as following established cleaning procedures at prescribed intervals and running calibrators, standards and controls to ensure all test results are precise and accurate.
5. Performs quality control within assigned area by methods such as identifying instrument malfunction and/or out of control test results, taking and documenting all corrective action and notifying supervisor or designated personnel of unresolved problems following established protocols.
6. Prepares specimens for transport to other facilities by methods such as packaging items, completing related transport forms in accordance with the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and Transportation of Dangerous Goods guidelines.
7. Maintains a clean and safe work area by wiping down items such as laboratory equipment, work surfaces and benches according to established procedures and storing items in appropriate areas.
8. Responds to enquiries on items such as collection procedures and test results by methods such as retrieving information from manuals as well as computerized patient files and relaying information as appropriate.
9. Prepares reports for distribution by methods such as printing patient lab results from the computer system, sorting reports according to established procedures and forwarding reports to designated areas.
10. Maintains inventory of supplies by methods such as identifying depleting stock, notifying applicable personnel and/or completing requisitions and forwarding to Supervisor for approval and ordering.
11. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
12. Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Current registration with the Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists.
Current registration as a Registered Technologist (General) with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Sciences, plus two (2) years of recent, related laboratory experience including one year of experience related to the area of the Additional Procedure and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to deal with others effectively in a supportive and positive manner.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
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