Top Tips for Hiring Skilled Laboratory Technologists in (Inuvik, NT)

Government of the Northwest Territories’ Health and Social Services Authority Department based in Inuvik, NT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Laboratory technologist. Government of the Northwest Territories’ Health and Social Services Authority Department oversees healthcare and social services in the region. It provides a wide range of services, including hospital care, mental health programs, and long-term care. It focuses on addressing the health needs of residents, especially Indigenous and remote communities. The authority works collaboratively with local stakeholders to improve overall health and well-being. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: Government of the Northwest Territories
Department: Health and Social Services Authority
Division: Diagnostic and Support Services
Position: Laboratory technologist
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $94751.00 – $113178.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full Time/Temporary
Location: Inuvik, NT, CA
Job ID: 26075
Position Number: 47-13684

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completed a recognized Medical Laboratory Technology Program
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be prepared for the majority of their time (4 – 7 hours/day) spent providing direct hands-on analysis and collection of biological samples, involving standing in awkward positions, bending over patients and work benches, lifting and moving equipment (ranging in weight from 2 – 10kg), and walking to nursing units, which may cause significant physical stress
• The candidates should be able to work with and be continuously exposed (4 – 7 hours per day) to biological samples, human waste, unpleasant odors, sharps, chemicals, and toxic or corrosive agents, which can lead to headaches, nausea, or ill health
• The candidates should be capable of enduring continuous periods of intense visual concentration to check the integrity of samples color, density, presence of contamination, volume through microscopes (4 – 5 times a day), which may cause moderate levels of stress on the sense of sight
• The candidates should be able to work under pressure in the laboratory to thoroughly and accurately analyze patient samples within a set time frame, despite challenges such as a large number of samples, instrument limitations, testing outside of the laboratory’s scope, and contaminated or unusable samples
• The candidates should be prepared for a significant lack of control over the work pace within the healthcare setting, with frequent interruptions and unrealistic demands  completing tests within unreasonable time frames) that may lead to mental fatigue or stress, especially when processing samples for immediate treatment decisions in life-threatening situations and be willing to share standby duties with staff, with a high number of callbacks (3 – 4 days during standby), which can have a significant impact on their personal and private life, as well as normal sleeping patterns

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should possess knowledge of laboratory technologies, functions, principles, and standards of practice, including venipuncture, medical terminology, and the ability to operate and understand complex laboratory instrumentation to analyze and interpret results for aiding medical and non-medical professionals in diagnosing, treating, and managing disease
• The candidates should have the ability to operate computerized and mechanical laboratory equipment for the analysis of biological samples
• The candidates should be skilled in preparing samples and putting them onto media to encourage growth and identifying growth when present
• The candidates should have knowledge of and be able to input and retrieve information from Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• The candidates should be proficient in operating desktop computers to produce written documents (word processing), send and receive electronic mail, and conduct research over the internet
• The candidates should be able to communicate effectively with both medical and non-medical individuals
• The candidates should be aware of the importance of confidentiality and be able to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of personal and medical information at all times
• The candidates should have the ability to manipulate small samples and repair delicate instruments in confined spaces, requiring well-developed motor skills
• The candidates should have at a diploma or degree level and hold certification and registration with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences as a General Medical Laboratory Technologist

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to review, verify, and release patient results through the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and notify the referring physician when abnormal patient results requiring immediate action are found
• The candidates should be able to ensure all lab results are accurately entered into the LIS to track patient information
• The candidates should be able to track stock items (laboratory products and supplies) used and notify the Supervisor when additional items are needed or arrange for the ordering of supplies when the Supervisor is unavailable
• The candidates should be able to determine when samples require special handling and ensure that the Beaufort-Delta Region adheres to established National and International standards for the transportation of dangerous goods
• The candidates should be able to conduct QC tests on all machines prior to analyzing samples and calibrate or assist in the calibration of laboratory equipment on a scheduled or as-needed basis
• The candidates should be able to continually review test results to ensure that findings are realistic and not compromised
• The candidates should be able to decide whether to release, delay, or repeat testing prior to the reporting of patient results, ensuring that reported results are accurate
• The candidates should be able to investigate abnormal results or trends and initiate corrective actions
• The candidates should be able to ensure QC data is submitted to external agencies in a timely manner for review and evaluation
• The candidates should be able to produce monthly reports for statistical purposes and review by the Laboratory Supervisor

Benefits:

• The candidates will get an annual Northern Allowance of $14699.00

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.

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