Laboratory Technician, Newborn Screening Ontario – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until May 2027)

CHEO; Ottawa; Vor Ort; CAD 44.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CHEO in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLA) to join a pediatric laboratory team. The role involves receiving, verifying, labeling, and preparing clinical specimens for testing, and performing non-complex laboratory procedures with strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

You will collaborate in a cross-functional environment and provide coverage for meals, breaks, vacation, and sick leave.

Qualifikationen

• OSMT or College Technician (MLA) Certificate is essential.
• Experience in newborn screening is preferred.
• Demonstrated verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills (Essential).
• Demonstrated commitment to learning; initiative; team work; flexible schedule (Essential).
• Works effectively under minimal supervision (Essential).
• Criminal Record Check (Essential).
• Bilingual (English/French) (Preferred).

Aufgaben

• Work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Receive, verify, label and prepare clinical specimens for testing.
• Register patients and request tests in the LIS; procure appropriate specimens; perform non-complex laboratory testing.
• Provide service coverage for meals, breaks, vacation and sick leave as required.
• Follow health and safety guidelines including universal precautions.
• Perform duties per the laboratory quality assurance program.
• Show initiative and assist co-workers in timely result processing and reporting.
• Assist in the instruction of medical laboratory students, residents, nurses and other health care workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned; foster a positive work environment.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Ausbildung

MLA/OSMT certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that is provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

Compensation Pay Range

$31.73-$38.57

Position Summary

• Work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Receive, verify, label and prepare clinical specimens for testing
• May be required to register patients and request tests in the LIS, procure appropriate specimens, and perform non-complex laboratory testing
• Provide service coverage for meals, breaks, vacation and sick leave as required.
• Comply with / adhere to health and safety guidelines which include the practice of universal precautions
• Perform all duties in accordance with the standards outlined in the laboratory quality assurance program
• Show initiative and assist co-workers in timely result processing and reporting
• Assist in the instruction of medical laboratory students, residents, nurses and other health care workers as required
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Foster a positive work environment

Qualifications

• OSMT or College Technician (MLA) Certificate (Essential)
• Experience in newborn screening (Preferred)
• Demonstrated verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills (Essential)
• Demonstrated commitment to learning (Essential)
• Demonstrated initiative; team work; flexible work schedule (Essential)
• Works effectively under minimal supervision (Essential)
• Criminal Record Check (Essential)
• Bilingual (English/French) (Preferred)
• Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs.
• Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.