Medical Laboratory Technologist, Newborn Screening Prenatal Biochemistry

Job summary

Performs manual and automated biochemistry testing and screening using tandem mass spectrometry, ICP-MS, and high-pressure liquid chromatography, and evaluates, verifies, and reports results. Maintains and troubleshoots equipment, completes quality control and assurance activities, records laboratory data, and supports procedures, workload reporting, and training.

Job details

Job Summary The Medical Laboratory Technologist 2, Newborn Screening/Prenatal Biochemistry performs technical work involved in biochemistry testing and screening procedures utilizing various automated equipment and software such as Tandem Mass Spectrometer, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICPMS) and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography for the majority of time. As well, the Medical Laboratory Technologist evaluates and verifies results, and prepares related reports. Duties/Accountabilities Participates in day-to-day work activities by performing manual and automated procedures in assigned work area including performing additional testing functions utilizing various equipment and software such as Tandem Mass Spectrometer, ICPMS and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography for the majority of time. Notifies the supervisor of any malfunctions, abnormal results and other irregularities. Evaluates and verifies results and takes follow up action of any unexpected results according to established procedures. Enters analytical data into the Laboratory Information Systems. Responds to requests and inquiries for tests. Seeks direction as required from the Supervisor, Assistant Head Technologist or Head Technologist as appropriate. Performs all related functions required for the production of final reports such as preparing, testing and assessing quality control results prior to release of clinical results, troubleshoots sample adequacy and prepares dilutions as required according to established procedures. Sets up, calibrates, and operates laboratory equipment. Performs and documents maintenance of laboratory equipment as scheduled. Recognizes and reports malfunctions in equipment. Participates in quality assurance programs through methods such as gathering data on turn around times (TAT) for test procedures, and monitoring performance and quality indicators. Reports occurrences according to policy and procedures. Provides input in the development and maintenance of policy and procedures for assigned work area and making recommendations for changes. Assists with information management, such as workload statistics, through methods such as gathering information, completing analysis and recording information. Demonstrates laboratory procedures to students and technologists. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education, Training and Experience Certification with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). Graduation from a recognized program in Medical Laboratory Technology, plus one (2) years recent, related experience utilizing Tandem Mass Spectrometer, ICPMS and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills And Abilities Demonstrates interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates attention to detail and organizational skills. Demonstrates ability to be self-motivated, manage time, and work independently. Demonstrates ability to operate related equipment and use related software. Demonstrates physical ability to perform the job. Knowledge of and technical competence to perform tests used in the assigned section of the laboratory. Knowledge of computerized laboratory information systems.

What you’ll do

Performs manual and automated biochemistry testing and screening using tandem mass spectrometry, ICP-MS, and high-pressure liquid chromatography, and evaluates, verifies, and reports results. Maintains and troubleshoots equipment, completes quality control and assurance activities, records laboratory data, and supports procedures, workload reporting, and training.

Requirements

Requires CSMLS certification and graduation from a recognized Medical Laboratory Technology program. Requires recent related experience with tandem mass spectrometry, ICP-MS, and high-pressure liquid chromatography, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; the posting specifies one (2) years.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Biochemistry Testing
• Newborn Screening
• Prenatal Biochemistry
• Tandem Mass Spectrometry
• Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
• High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography
• Laboratory Equipment Calibration
• Quality Control
• Quality Assurance
• Result Verification
• Laboratory Information Systems
• Troubleshooting
• Data Analysis
• Technical Reporting
• Time Management
• Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Data & Analytics