Laboratory Technologist I
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- Laboratory
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- LAB00020848 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Note: This is a 7 on 7 off nights rotation. Reporting to the Senior Technologist and under the director of the Supervisor or Manager, this position is responsible for performing a variety of duties in Hematology. Performs, records and reports diagnostic procedures in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures to ensure a high quality, accurate and timely result. Identifies unusual or abnormal findings and alerts Senior Technologist/Hematopathologist. Performs and documents quality control and assurance programs. Operates, maintains, and performs troubleshooting on a variety of laboratory instruments to ensure optimal function. Assists with maintaining department supply inventory and re-orders as required. May participate in the validation and assessment of procedures and equipment under the direction of the senior technologist, supervisor or manager. May participate in training and orientation of staff and students. Responds appropriately to non-conforming events and unusual situations and able to identify complex issues to the Senior Technologist. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills, high standards of customer service and meeting the needs of internal and external stakeholders. Maintains a professional image and positive attitude while promoting a respectful work environment at all times. Ability to build positive working relationships and work effectively in a team environment. The consequential vacancy process may be used to fill any resulting vacancies
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.
- Classification: Laboratory Technologist I
- Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Hematology
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 07-JUL-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 28-JUL-2025
- Temporary End Date: 23-FEB-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 7
- Shift Pattern: Nights
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $35.45
- Maximum Salary: $46.69
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:As required.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent (within the last 2 years) MLT experience in a dedicated Hematology department, experience in a fast paced acute care setting. Operation, maintenance and troubleshooting knowledge of the Sysmex XN900, Caresphere middleware, Cellavision DI60, ACL TOPs and Connect Care LIS.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.
