Cytotechnologist

**POSITION TITLE**:
**GENERAL DUTY TECHNOLOGIST (CYTOTECHNOLOGIST)**

**INTERNAL CLOSING DATE**:
**Monday, April 29, 2024**:
**LOCATIONS**:
**King Edward**:

- 100-830 King Edward Street**CLASSIFICATION**:
Part-Time, Permanent**DEPARTMENT**:
Cytology**COMPENSATION**:
As per Collective Agreement**WORKING SCHEDULE**:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00am to 17:00pm- (22.5 hours per week)**Job Summary**
As a General Duty Technologist, you will be responsible for the performance and release of various laboratory tests following set processes and procedures, all in keeping with Dynacare’s mission and values.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Performs a variety of routine laboratory procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease..

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Process Cytology specimens
- Performs all routine procedures, such as specimen preparation, verify patient demographic, screening of cytology slides, maintenance of cytology equipment, set up of cytology procedures.
- Maintain accurate records for all test and control results.
- Performs routine equipment maintenance and calibrations.
- Maintains confidential and accuracy of appropriate documents.
- Required to observe all safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
- Other duties as required

**SKILLED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS**:
**Knowledge**
- Medical Laboratory Technologist registered in good standing with and CSMLS & CMLTM.

**Technical Skills**
- Knowledge of Quality Control documentation and procedures.
- Knowledge of cytology specimen processing.

**Social Processing Skills**
- Ability to multitask and work in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.
- Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills.

**Please refer to Article 2 and 7 of the Collective Agreement regarding temporary positions, job postings, promotions and transfers