Medical Laboratory Technologist C - Laboratory Services
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technologist C (MLT-C) is responsible for the assessment, implementation, planning, evaluation, and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge and the translation of knowledge to practice. The prime focus of the MLT-C is to coordinate, support, maintain and deliver competency training based on laboratory SOPs and policies in partnership with curriculum leads via classroom, procedural skill/task training, simulation learning, clinical learning, and/or online learning strategies, while advancing practice. The MLT-C practices according to the Registered Health Professionals Network Act, and in accordance with profession specific acts/legislation, their professional regulatory body and in accordance with Standards of Practice. The MLT-C demonstrates competency in practice, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education, leadership, and professional practice. They exhibit the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors that align with the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Framework. This framework is grounded in theories of adult and concept-based learning, practice development, fundamentals of care and collaborative learning and practice. The MLT-C assists with the oversight and/or implementation of work processes, redirects resources to respond to fluctuations in operational workload. Works within a team comprised predominantly of MLA's and supports the Manager with scheduling and replacement of shifts. Collects data and performs audits, works independently, uses good judgment, applies sound troubleshooting skills and demonstrates excellent customer service. Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and sustainability while promoting a positive work environment and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times as deemed essential by the Medical Laboratory Technologist Code of Conduct. This position requires periodic travel to facilities within Nova Scotia. A valid driver’s license and access to transportation is required.
Requirements
- Graduate from an approved program in Medical Laboratory Technology required
- Three years’ related experience required
- Current registration with CSMLS and NSRMLS required
- Must have experience with Blood Collection
- In depth knowledge and experience with Meditech is essential
- Must have demonstrated strong customer service skills; leadership skills; excellent organization and technical skills; as well as good decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Nice To Haves
- Leadership Development Education an asset
- Adult Education Program an asset
- Experience with Microsoft office Excel an asset
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, support, maintain and deliver competency training based on laboratory SOPs and policies.
- Assist with the oversight and/or implementation of work processes.
- Redirect resources to respond to fluctuations in operational workload.
- Support the Manager with scheduling and replacement of shifts.
- Collect data and perform audits.
- Apply sound troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service.
- Demonstrate a commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and sustainability.
- Promote a positive work environment.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- travel
- long-term disability
- 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
