Technician
Description
POSITION TITLE: | TECHNICIAN | |
INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | |
LOCATIONS: | King Edward100-830 King Edward Street | |
CLASSIFICATION: | Full-Time, Permanent | |
DEPARTMENT: | Cytology | |
COMPENSATION: | As per Collective Agreement | |
WORKING SCHEDULE: | Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm (37.5 hours per week)
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, performs technical duties related to the preparation of cytological specimens.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Sets up and operates laboratory equipment in preparation for specimen examinations.
- Operates, separates, numbers and arranges specimens for laboratory examination.
- Maintain simple laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents.
- Performs scheduled tests and measurements using a variety of manual and automated processes.
- Ensures that Quality Control checks are run and reviewed when testing.
- Participates in all internal and external quality control programs.
- Performs routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of appropriate documents.
- Follows all guidelines for handling of infectious materials.
- Maintains accurate records for all test and control results.
- Assists with the filing of cytology and histology slides
- Required to observe all safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
- Other duties as required.
SKILLED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge
- Graduate of a Laboratory Technician program or equivalent previous experience.
- Medical terminology an asset.
Technical Skills
- Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
Social Processing Skills
- Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.
- Experience in work processing preferred.
- Ability to instruct new employees in specimen processing specific to cytology.
- Ability to work independently with in a group environment.
- Ability to multi-task and work within a team environment.
***Please refer to Article 2 and 7 of the Collective Agreement regarding temporary positions, job postings, promotions and transfers***