Medical Lab Technologist (OPSEU LAB) - Chemistry

LifeLabs LP; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLabs LP in Mississauga, Canada, invites a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join a full-time role providing diagnostic and interpretive testing and reporting. You will prepare and process samples, ensure labeling accuracy, and release results with strict patient confidentiality.

We look for a College diploma or University degree in Medical Laboratory Science, CMLTO registration, excellent communication, teamwork, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• College diploma or University degree in Medical Laboratory Science; equivalent education/experience.
• CMLTO registered and in good standing.
• Excellent communication skills to relate with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team while adhering to LifeLabs standards.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a wide range of diagnostic and interpretive specimen testing.
• Prepare and process samples, ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.
• Performing, interpreting and releasing results, while ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Identifying incidents and non-conformities, participating in corrective action plans and driving continuous improvement.
• Assisting with evaluation and implementation of new technology.
• Participating in problem solving in work organization and workflow.
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Color vision

Education

Medical Laboratory Science degree

CMLTO registered

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory analyzers

Job description

Our Medical Lab Technologists provide accurate and timely interpretive and diagnostic specimen testing and reporting. Through accuracy, quality, efficiency and expediting test results, you will contribute to patient well-being and the achievement of better health outcomes. LifeLabs facilities are also known as teaching laboratories and offer opportunities to share knowledge in a collaborative environment. You will have 24-hour medical support through our Medical Science team and Medical Library, and the ability to teach our college and university student placements.

Status: Full Time

Discipline: Chemistry
Additional Requirements: Previous analyzer experience preferably with Abbott Alinity required. Recent Chemistry experience preferred
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Union: This is part of the OPSEU LAB collective agreement

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting a wide range of diagnostic and interpretive specimen testing.
• Prepare and process samples, ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.
• Performing, interpreting and releasing results, while ensuring the confidentiality of patient information.
• Identifying incidents and non-conformities, participating in the development of effective corrective action plans, escalating as appropriate and driving continuous improvement.
• Assisting with the evaluation and implementation of new technology.
• Participating in problem solving in work organization and workflow.
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.

What you will bring to the role:

• College diploma or University degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• CMLTO registered and in good standing.
• Excellent communication skills to enable you to relate with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment while adhering to LifeLabs standards of safety, accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail who demonstrates curiosity.
• Ability to distinguish multiple colors.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office products, as well as laboratory analyzers.
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to identify and follow-up on issues.
• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of safety, patient privacy and confidentiality.