Medical Lab Technician II, Per Diem

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Pelham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Ontario is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician II. This role involves specimen processing, test performance, and maintaining quality control in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have an Associate's Degree and 2-3 years of lab experience, demonstrating strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of lab experience required.
• Must understand laboratory equipment and its operation.
• Ability to work independently and evaluate situations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for specimen processing and test performance.
• Follow laboratory procedures for test analysis and reporting.
• Document quality control activities and corrective actions.

Skills

Laboratory equipment operation

Analytic techniques

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate's Degree in Laboratory Sciences

Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Summary
The Medical Laboratory Technician II (MLT II), in their role as testing personnel, is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. Each individual performs only those tests authorized by the laboratory director and that require a degree of skill aligned with the individual's education, training, experience, and technical abilities. Under general supervision, the MLT II carries out all policies and performs all tests in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures. The role requires independent, organized work to ensure accurate results and documentation. It involves a professional level of knowledge to read and interpret test results used by providers for diagnosing and treating diseases.
Does this position require patient care?
No
Essential Functions
After successful orientation, training, and competency assessment, follow all applicable instrument/method protocols as outlined by CLIA.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
Adhere to quality control policies, document all quality control activities, and record instrument/procedure calibrations and maintenance.
Follow established corrective action policies and procedures when test systems do not meet acceptable performance levels.
Identify and resolve problems affecting test performance or reporting; if unable, notify appropriate supervisory or technical staff.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from performance specifications (42 CFR 493.1425, 493.1495).

Education
Associate's Degree Laboratory Sciences required or Associate's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology required and

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
lab experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have an understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance and repair and analytic techniques.
- Must have the ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have the ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols, including communication with supervisors when issues are identified.
- Must be able to perform as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital personnel, employees, and patients.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.