Medical Laboratory Technologist, Genome Diagnostics C&W

Vancouver, Canada

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Overview

As a successful candidate, you will be part of a team that processes and analyzes patient samples and produces results that healthcare practitioners rely on to make diagnoses. You will follow established protocols and utilize quality control guidelines to produce accurate laboratory test results. You will collaborate with highly trained colleagues in a technical, ever changing, analytical environment.

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Casual, Contractor
Job Level: Entry, Mid
Travel: Minimal

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What does it take to be a successful Laboratory team member at PHSA? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

Analytical
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Detail-oriented
Focused
Logical
Productive

About Lower Mainland Laboratories

Lower Mainland Laboratories (LM Labs) is a service of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). We are responsible for providing public laboratory services at 31 laboratory sites and 33 patient services centres throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

Hospital-based laboratories within Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health, Providence Health Care and PHSA provide both inpatient and outpatient laboratory services. Our specialty laboratories provide a variety of reference and specialized testing.

Seventy to eighty percent of clinical decisions are based on laboratory test results. Our highly trained staff are committed to providing the highest quality laboratory services to all our clients. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Respect people, Be compassionate, Dare to innovate, Cultivate partnerships, Serve with purpose.

“Labs often work in the background of our health care system, operating largely behind the scenes and out of sight – to provide the data clinicians need for diagnoses and treatment decisions.”
Craig Ivany
Chief Provincial Diagnostics Officer, PHSA

“I began my career with PHSA as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, and currently I am a Technical Coordinator. Working at PHSA has allowed me to work with others who are also passionate in delivering the best patient care by providing high quality laboratory results.”
Amadea Kristanti
Technical Coordinator, BC Children’s & Women’s Labs

“If working in St. Paul’s Anatomical Pathology department has taught me anything throughout the three years of my time working here, above all else, engaging with the highly supportive leadership and team has been essential to my development and growth as a technologist.”
Jason Chao
Medical Lab Technologist, St Paul's Hospital

Benefits

Benefits vary by job type and are confirmed in the interview and hiring process.

Healthcare

Extended Health and Dental Benefits
Health and Wellness Programs

Discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs
Professional Development

Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs
Paid Time Off

13 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement
Collaboration

Work within a coordinated Provincial lab network
Awards & Recognition

Internal awards programs, such as PHSA+, that recognize the outstanding efforts of our people

Job Details

Medical Laboratory Technologist, Genome Diagnostics C&W Vancouver, Canada

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Job ID 2423848_pl355 Date posted 09/24/2024 Job Summary:

The Genome Diagnostics Medical Laboratory Technologist performs clinical genetic procedures in accordance with established protocols and participates in the development of new procedures. The Genome Diagnostics Medical Laboratory Technologist also performs related laboratory duties including operating and maintaining equipment, maintaining supplies, data management and reporting.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1. Performs clinical genetic procedures on samples submitted for Molecular Genetics and/or Cytogenetics testing following established protocols. Procedures may include but are not limited to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) extraction and quantification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based assays, sequencing (including Sanger and massively parallel), agarose gel and capillary electrophoresis, cell culture, harvest and slide preparation, targeted fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH) and comprehensive chromosome analysis (karyotype, chromosome microarray)..
2. Performs a variety of quality assurance and quality control duties including ensuring equipment is operating according to established standards. Ensures equipment validation, calibration and maintenance is completed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), reviews equipment records for documentation of maintenance and completion of servicing. Recognizes malfunctions in equipment and initiates corrective action and forwards discrepancies/concerns to the Technical Coordinator.
3. Prepares reagents, standards and quality control material to be used for test procedures.
4. Performs data entry, data retrieval and prepares laboratory worksheets and reports. Enters daily workload statistics into the laboratory information system.
5. Calculates, tabulates and evaluates results, updates records accordingly, and populates patient report with template language.
6. Maintains standardization and quality control of test procedures and monitors test results for trends. Reports unusual or questionable test results to the Professional Staff or Technical Coordinator as appropriate.
7. Ensures that STAT and priority tests are assayed and reported promptly and in accordance with established protocols.
8. Maintains a safe work environment by following established safe work practices and using personal protective equipment. Reports hazardous work issues promptly to Technical Coordinator or Team Lead. Reports all work related injuries promptly to Technical Coordinator / Team Lead and Workplace Health.
9. Monitors laboratory supplies and stocks up to adequate levels. Notifies the Technical Coordinator of any deficiencies.
10. Participates in orientation and training of Student Technologists, other Technologists, Residents, and Fellows by demonstration and verbal instruction in the use of molecular and cytogenetic techniques.
11. Participates in the development and maintenance of SOPs for the Division by performing duties such as reviewing existing policy/procedures, drafting new policy/procedures and making recommendations to the Technical Coordinator or Team Lead.
12. Develops, evaluates and implements new techniques, products or equipment with the guidance of senior technical and professional staff.
13. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience
• Bachelor of Science
• Certification with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science as a Clinical Genetics Technologist
• Graduation from a recognized post diploma program in Clinical Genetics Technology and two years of recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and community health care partners, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, set priorities, manage time, and work independently.
• Demonstrated knowledge of specialty area and current knowledge of the most recent advances in clinical genetics.
• Demonstrated technical competence to perform procedures using molecular and/or cytogenetic techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and use related software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computerized laboratory information systems.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the job.

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