The Medical Laboratory Technologist 1- Chemistry assists with the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing a variety of standard examinations and procedures in chemistry; responsible for organizing time and resources for the effective conduct of laboratory examinations and procedures; participates in the Department's rotation of duties including evenings, weekends, holiday schedules, and performs other related and allied duties.

Duties will include but not limited to:

- Determining required procedure by reading requisitions and seeking clarification if necessary from physicians and
- paramedical staff;
- Providing information to patients, physicians and paramedical staff regarding the regimes associated with various tests
- and specimen collections;
- Obtaining venous and capillary blood samples required for blood tests and analyses using prescribed aseptic and venipuncture techniques;
- Preparing specimens for test procedures by centrifuging, separating, measuring and pipetting precise quantities required for analytical procedures;
- Analyzing specimens to determine the existence and/or proportion of constituent biological/chemical components and other specimen characteristics according to standard manual and automated procedures;




- Preparing and using standard and control solutions to calibrate equipment and ensuring proper operation in accordance with test and quality control procedures;
- Using computerized data management and reporting systems in an productive and effective manner;
- Forwarding test and analysis results to the requesting physician or to the patient's location;
- Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

- A Medical Technologist Certificate from an approved school of Medical Technology.
- Must have current registration with C.S.M.L.S at the Registered Technologist level.
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensing with the College of Allied Health Professionals of PEI
- Must have successful completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Technologist Program from an accredited institution
- The ability to work independently and with others is essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- A good previous work attendance and record.
- The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory criminal records check prior to beginning employment.

Other Qualifications

- Recent training and/or experience in Chemistry is preferred.
- Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Salary Range

$37.80 - $46.40 per hour

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📌 Medical Laboratory Technologist (Charlottetown)
🏢 Health PEI
📍 Charlottetown