Medical Lab Technologist (OPSEU LAB) - Chemistry/ Hematology - Regular Part Time - Evening Shift - Toronto, ON

Colonial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for an evening shift in Ontario. The role involves performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining patient confidentiality.

The position is part-time with a regular schedule and union considerations. Ideal candidates hold a MLS degree or equivalent, with CMLTO registration in good standing, strong communication, detail orientation, and solid computer/lab analyzer skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Color discrimination

MS Office & lab analyzers

Problem solving

Education

Medical Laboratory Science degree or diploma

Tools

Laboratory analyzers

Job description

OurMedical 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: Regular Part Time

Shift: Evening Shift 3-11pm

Discipline: Chemistry/ Hematology
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.