Medical Laboratory Technical Specialist - Surgical Pathology
About The Position
Under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Medical Laboratory Technical Specialist performs analyses and procedures offered by the division using appropriate methodologies and quality assurance techniques. The Laboratory Technical Specialist must have the capability to conduct all aspects of procedural and instrument troubleshooting, method evaluation, establishment and maintenance of quality assurance and safety programs, as well as interpret the technical acceptability of test results. The Laboratory Technical Specialist demonstrates supervisory skills and has some administrative responsibilities in designated areas of the division. Working conditions include exposure to chemicals on a daily basis. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times as deemed essential by the Medical Laboratory Technologist Code of Conduct.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved program in Medical Technology
- Three years experience in a Lab setting (Anatomical Pathology preferred)
- Licensed with NSRMLS
- Registered with CSMLS
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent organization and technical skills
- Good decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Nice To Haves
- Histology experience preferred
- Experience with Cerner LIS preferred
- Previous experience with Quality Assurance initiatives preferred
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs analyses and procedures offered by the division using appropriate methodologies and quality assurance techniques.
- Conducts all aspects of procedural and instrument troubleshooting.
- Performs method evaluation.
- Establishes and maintains quality assurance and safety programs.
- Interprets the technical acceptability of test results.
- Demonstrates supervisory skills.
- Has some administrative responsibilities in designated areas of the division.
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- travel insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- life insurance coverage
- defined benefit pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
