Lab Technologist Labs Haematology

St. Michael's Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health Toronto is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform Haematology testing within a collaborative team. The role involves pre-, intra-, and post-analytic duties, station rotations, timely STAT processing, and strict adherence to SOPs.

You will report results, engage in quality management and staff training, and support continuous improvement in laboratory operations while upholding safety and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) with Haematology discipline.
• Recent Haematology laboratory experience (within the last two years).
• Proficient with computer software, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Committed to hospital mission and values; punctual with good attendance.
• Experience with quality principles and QA activities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic functions in Haematology.
• Rotates work stations and handles duties as directed by leadership.
• Prioritizes workload and ensures STATs are completed on time.
• Identifies abnormalities and seeks guidance as needed.
• Reports non-conforming events and documents results.
• Performs instrument maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting.
• Follows SOPs and participates in QA and quality management.
• Participates in training and development activities.

Skills

CMLTO registration

Haematology experience

MS Office proficiency

Independent work

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Job description

• As part of a team, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical functions in Haematology.
• Rotates work stations as required and performs other related duties as determined by their Operations Leader/Technical Specialist.
• Prioritizes workload and ensures work, including STATS are completed in the required time frame.
• Identifies abnormalities in test results and takes appropriate action; if necessary to seek advice from appropriate resources.
• Reports and documents unexpected or non-conforming events/incidents.
• Prepares, authorizes and interprets laboratory results.
• Responds to all inquiries regarding specimen collection, results and interpretation.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
• Follows SOPs in the completion of all duties.
• Adheres to all elements of the quality program including testing appropriate QC samples, performing QA activities, and, assessing results.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of the quality management system by writing/updating SOPS.
• Liaises with internal and external customers.
• Adheres to the laboratory safety program.
• Participates in material management, inventory management, safety management, performance management and quality assurance.
• Participates in the training of technologists, laboratory students, medical students and residents.
• Participates in technical research and development activities and continuing education.
• Participates in test development and validation
• Other duties, as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• As part of a team, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical functions in Haematology.
• Rotates work stations as required and performs other related duties as determined by their Operations Leader/Technical Specialist.
• Prioritizes workload and ensures work, including STATS are completed in the required time frame.
• Identifies abnormalities in test results and takes appropriate action; if necessary to seek advice from appropriate resources.
• Reports and documents unexpected or non-conforming events/incidents.
• Prepares, authorizes and interprets laboratory results.
• Responds to all inquiries regarding specimen collection, results and interpretation.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
• Follows SOPs in the completion of all duties.
• Adheres to all elements of the quality program including testing appropriate QC samples, performing QA activities, and, assessing results.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of the quality management system by writing/updating SOPS.
• Liaises with internal and external customers.
• Adheres to the laboratory safety program.
• Participates in material management, inventory management, safety management, performance management and quality assurance.
• Participates in the training of technologists, laboratory students, medical students and residents.
• Participates in technical research and development activities and continuing education.
• Participates in test development and validation
• Other duties, as required.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) and possess a current CMLTO registration certificate with Haematology discipline.
• Must have recent experience in a Haematology laboratory (within the last two years)
• Must be proficient in computer software applications (ie. Microsoft Office).
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently and prioritize workload in a fast paced environment.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be committed and able to work cooperatively and constructively with other team members
• Must understand and be committed to the Hospital mission and values.
• Must be punctual and have an excellent attendance record.
• Experience in quality principles, teaching, research/development systems are an asset

HOURS:

Must be willing and able to work all shifts on days, evening, nights, weekends and statutory holidays.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.