Medical Laboratory Technologist (Core Lab - Chem)

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Ontario seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to provide quality testing in the Core Lab. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and current MLT registration, along with experience in clinical settings. Responsibilities include adhering to safety policies and ensuring the highest standards of testing. This position requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Current Core Lab experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Experience with laboratory automation and instrumentation required.
• Ability to communicate under pressure and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality testing in the Core Lab.
• Observe high standards according to established policies.
• Contribute to patient and staff safety.

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

Laboratory automation and instrumentation

Blood cell morphology

Quality assurance and management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of Medical Laboratory Technology/Science program

Current MLT registration with CMLTO

CSMLS membership preferred

Tools

Sysmex XN

Roche MPA

Roche Cobas

Ortho ProVue

SOFT LIS

Cerner PowerChart HIS

Paradigm document control program

Job description

Overview

Provide quality testing in the Core Lab (Haematology, Chemistry, Immunohaematology) by observing the highest standards according to established policies, processes, and procedures.

Education

• Graduate of an approved Medical Laboratory Technology/Science program.
• Current active MLT registration with the CMLTO.
• Current CSMLS membership preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Core Lab (Chemistry, Haematology, Immunohaematology) experience in a clinical setting, preferred.
• Experience with laboratory automation and instrumentation including Sysmex XN and CS2500, Roche MPA, Roche Cobas, and Ortho ProVue, preferred.
• Experience with blood cell morphology, R&M, G&S, and antibody investigation, preferred.
• Experience with SOFT LIS, Cerner PowerChart HIS, and Paradigm document control program, preferred.
• Experience with quality assurance and quality management, preferred.
• Ability to communicate and function under pressure with variable workload.
• Good attendance and work record.
• Interpersonal skills essential.
• Interest in continuing personal and professional growth.
• Flexible, good organizational skills, and sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly, teach, problem solve, and organize.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to lead and work well in cooperation with co-workers and interprofessional practices.

Workplace Policies

• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN), work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• Contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• Responsible for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers by following MGH's policies and practices.