Medical Laboratory Technologist

St. Joe's; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joe's is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technologist for the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine program. The role involves routine specimen testing and various laboratory responsibilities in a computerized environment. Candidates must have a valid license in Ontario and strong communication skills, contributing to both patient care and the education of colleagues.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and improving individual competence.
• Experience in training and teaching.
• Ability to comply with standards of practice defined by the CMLTO.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine testing in a Core Laboratory setting.
• Performs additional tasks like teaching, method evaluation, and quality assurance projects.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Current, valid license with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario

Core Laboratory experience

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by the Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare. The program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into health care for the benefit of the community, and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, valid license and member with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• Current Core Laboratory experience, including Core Hematology and Core Chemistry
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and improving individual competence, as well as contributing to the education and development of students and co-workers
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Microsoft Office applications
• Must be able to function as a team player

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITES

• The Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) provides routine urgent and stat specimen testing in a fully computerized and highly automated Core Laboratory setting. In addition to specimen testing, the MLT will perform additional tasks as required. These include but are not limited to: teaching, training, method evaluation, technical writing, trouble shooting, quality assurance projects and safety projects
• Works in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Understand and complies with the standards of practice as defined by the CMLTO
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times
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