Medical Laboratory Technologist 2 (LT02)

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.       

BARGAINING UNIT: MSP

ZONE: Zone 1 - Beauséjour

FACILITY: Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre

DEPARTMENT: Laboratory - Histology and/or other sectors

CLASSIFICATION: Medical Laboratory Technologist 2 (LT02)

STATUS: Temporary full-time (approximately 2 years)

FTE: 1.0

ANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as possible

 HOURS OF WORK :

8 and 12-hour shifts - Rotation
Possibility of standby and call back
Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

JOB SUMMARY :

This position involves clinical and technical work within one or more laboratory fields to provide services for the diagnosis, treatment and therapeutic monitoring of patients. Work in anatomopathology that consists of the manipulation, preparation, dissection, macroscopic examination of surgical and autopsy tissues, description and dictation of findings, as well as the selection and submission of tissues for pathological diagnosis by the pathologist.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Member in good standing of the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (NBSMLT);
• Diploma from a recognized medical laboratory technology school and have completed a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Health Science.
• Participate in the 2-year On the Job Training program in order to obtain certification as a Pathologist Assistant (PA) from the Canadian Certification Council of Pathologists’ Assistants (CCCPA);
• Ability to perform macroscopic dissection and description of surgical (simple and complex) and autopsy specimens under the direction of a certified pathologist assistant or pathologist;
• Ability to perform a postmortem (autopsy) examination under the direction of a certified pathologist assistant or pathologist;
• Analytical thinking;
• Initiative and sound judgment;
• Knowledge of and respect for laboratory safety principles;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform the assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethical principles, the Network’s management philosophy, and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality set by Vitalité Health Network.

Written and spoken competence in French and spoken competence in English are required.

NOTE:

1. The successful candidate may be required to travel to other facilities within the zone.
   
   

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.