Medical Laboratory Technologist - MRHH Core Lab

Mackenzie Health; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in York Region is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to contribute to patient care through diagnostic laboratory tests and to ensure quality results in a dynamic team environment. The ideal candidate has a relevant diploma and experience in Hematology, Chemistry, and Transfusion Medicine. This role demands strong teamwork and stress management skills. Commitment to patient safety and excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technologist from a recognized school.
• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario.
• Experience in core lab including Hematology, Chemistry, and Transfusion Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine bench work according to established procedures.
• Report patient test results timely and accurately.
• Process specimens and maintain working area.

Skills

Medical Laboratory Technology

Hematology

Chemistry

Transfusion Medicine

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) General Diploma

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Contribute to safe, quality care by:

• Performs routine bench work according to established methodologies and procedures.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive working knowledge of the theory, system methodologies and equipment for all required tests.
• Responsible for reporting patient test results in a timely manner, ensuring they meet accuracy and reproducibility standards. As well, results should be analyzed and interpreted and the appropriate action taken when deemed necessary.
• Responsibilities include processing specimens, testing, documentation of procedures and results, maintenance, stocking and cleaning of working area.

Qualifications

What must you have?

• Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) General Diploma from a recognized school of Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Successful Completion of certification exams for general registration from CSMLS.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
• Experience in core lab including Hematology, Chemistry and Transfusion Medicine, required.

What else do you bring?

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team.
• Ability to work well in stressful situations and be able to prioritize the work depending on the needs of the department at any given time.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.