A natural problem-solver, you may even think of yourself as a little bit of a medical detective. Using laboratory skills, you can perform Toxicology/TDM and Trace Element analysis to help healthcare professionals make an accurate diagnosis, or to restore, maintain, or optimize health – it just may take a little longer in the real world than it does on popular crime shows. Alberta Precision Laboratories is looking for someone like you for the role of Medical Laboratory Technologist – Toxicology at the University of Alberta Hospital. You’ll use specialized techniques like mass spectrometry (GC, LC and ICP), high performance liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography to identify or rule out substances contributing to patient’s condition or determine next steps in their treatment. Your attention to detail and organization will aid in maintaining laboratory records, performing routine maintenance, and troubleshooting of various instruments, performing quality control activities, and verifying patient/quality control results. Effective time management will help you get it all done. Equally comfortable working independently and as part of a team, you are both reliable and flexible. Strong communication/interpersonal skills will help you to thrive in the team environment, and when you’re called upon to assist with training of new employees and students. You have flexibility in your schedule and can work a variety of different shifts as required. The consequential vacancy process may be used to fill any resulting vacancies.
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
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Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
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Unit and Program: Toxicology | Trace Elements
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Primary Location: U of A Hospital
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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FTE: 0.70
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Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2024
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Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
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Date Available: 04-NOV-2024
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Temporary End Date: 04-AUG-2026
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 2
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Shifts per cycle: 7
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $35.45
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Maximum Salary: $46.69
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Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
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:
Recent demonstrated skill in manual technique is required. The ability to recognize testing/procedural anomalies and act appropriately to resolve these is required. Knowledge of the Epic Beaker laboratory information system, quality system, quality control theory and application. Must have the ability to work safely with chemicals and solvents. Must be able to listen, comprehend and orally respond to or relay information, directions or questions in person, over the phone or in writing, in an accurate, clear and concise manner. Candidate must be well organized, flexible and able to prioritize and work under pressure. Computer literacy and keyboarding skills required. Must possess the ability to promote positive working relationships. Must demonstrate and promote the APL values of Kindness, Inclusion, Innovation, Agility and Accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current experience working in a Clinical Toxicology and Trace Elements laboratory is strongly preferred, with experience in manual extractions an asset. Operating, maintaining and troubleshooting specialized equipment with methods that include ICP-MS, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, GC, and HPLC is preferred. Graduate with BSc in Medical Laboratory Science preferred.
