Medical Laboratory Technologist - CVH Histology

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in York Region is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to contribute to the treatment of health conditions through diagnostic laboratory tests. The ideal candidate holds a General Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, is registered with CMLTO, and has experience in Histology. You will perform critical tasks like specimen accessioning and embedding techniques to ensure optimal patient care. The role also demands a commitment to providing exceptional experiences for staff and clients in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Current experience in Histology required or completion of a recent histology student rotation.
• Demonstrates understanding of patient and staff safety policies.
• Proven attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Accessioning of specimens and gross dissection.
• Preparation of surgical specimens for frozen sectioning examination.
• Perform embedding techniques and microtomy for slide production.

Skills

Experience in Histology

Ability to perform essential duties

Experience with gross dissection

Empathy in interactions

Education

Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) General Diploma

Current registration with CMLTO

Job description

Job Description

Functioning as a team player, contributes to the promotion and treatment of health conditions by performance and interpretation of diagnostic laboratory tests, ensuring optimum patient care.

Contribute to safe, quality care by:

• Accessioning of specimens and gross dissection/dictation of small uncomplicated specimens.
• Under the supervision of a Pathologist prepares surgical specimens for frozen sectioning examination.
• Performs embedding techniques and microtomy to produce acceptable quality slides.
• Performs manual and automated routine and special stains including immunohistochemistry as required.

What must you have?

• Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) General Diploma from a recognized school of Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
• Current experience in Histology (embedding, microtomy, routine and special staining) required or completion of a recent histology student rotation.

What else do you bring?

• Experience with gross dissection preferred.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry an asset.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• Previous experience within the Medical Laboratory Technologist classification.

*This position is being represented by OPSEU Paramedical.

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.