Medical Lab Scientist

SSM Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist in Toronto, Ontario. This full-time role involves performing a range of laboratory tests, interpreting results, and maintaining laboratory standards. The position is suitable for candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. A sign-on bonus is available to qualified individuals. This opportunity offers night shifts and requires strong communication skills for interacting with physicians.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Comprehensive health benefits

Continuous education opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• No prior experience necessary.
• Must maintain laboratory competencies and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform routine lab tests.
• Communicate critical test findings to physicians.
• Ensure proper maintenance of lab equipment.

Skills

Laboratory tests interpretation

Communication with physicians

Operating electronic equipment

Quality control procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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Job Highlights : This is a full-time night shift Medical Lab Scientist / Technician position working a total of 36 hours per week. Associate degree level applicants are encouraged to apply as well! A one-time sign-on bonus is available to qualified individuals for up to $10,000 (less taxes) with a 2 year service commitment.

Job Summary : Under general direction interprets and reports test results. Performs routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
• Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians.
• Escalates unusual, critical or abnormal results.
• Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
• Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
• Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test.
• Evaluates new testing methods.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments.
• Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
• Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience and education

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use / data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Required Professional Licenses and / or Certifications

• State of Work Location : IL, MO, OK, WI
• Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - ASCP
• Clinical Chemist - California Department of Public Health
• Clinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
• Clinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
• Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Florida Department of Health
• Clinical Laboratory Practitioners - West Virginia Department of Health
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ASCP
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public Health
• Clinical Laboratory Specialist - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
• Clinical Laboratory Specialist - State of Hawaii, Department of Health
• Clinical Microbiologist - California Department of Public Health
• Clinical Microbiologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health
• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New York State Education Department
• CLS – Clinical Laboratory Specialist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry
• CLS - Generalist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• CLS - Specialist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• CLS - Technician - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - ASCP
• Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - ASCP
• Laboratory Personnel - TN Department of Health
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - ASCP
• Medical Lab Personnel - Nevada DPBH
• Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - AMT
• Medical Technologist (MT) / Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
• Medical Technologist (MT) - AAB
• Medical Technologist (MT) - AMT
• Medical Technologist (MT) - ASCP
• Medical Technologist - Hawaii Department of Health
• Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - ASCP
• Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - ASCP
• Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - ASCP
• Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - ASCP
• Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - ASCP
• Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - ASCP
• Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - ASCP
• Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - ASCP

Job Function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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