clinical genetics technologist

Additional Information

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Master's degree
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

• Odours
• Air conditioned
• Cold/refrigerated
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Hospital medical laboratories

Tasks

• Conduct chemical analyses of blood, urine and other body fluids
• Study blood cells and other tissues
• Prepare tissue sections for microscopic examinations
• Establish procedures for analysis of specimens and for medical laboratory experiments
• Train and supervise staff
• Perform blood group, type and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes
• Conduct quality control assessment of testing techniques
• Set up medical laboratory equipment
• Log patient samples and prepare them for testing
• Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
• Collect tissue specimens for chemical analysis and record findings
• Collect blood, tissue or other samples from patients
• Arrange for radiographic examinations of patients for autopsy
• Discard specimens according to established safety procedures
• Supervise and train junior resident pathologists and morgue attendants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Bloodborne pathogens training
• Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Area of specialization

• Clinical chemistry or biochemistry
• Biochemistry

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Judgement

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Workplace information

• On the road job