Medical Laboratory Technologist, Transfusion Medicine

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Hospital seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist for the Transfusion Medicine Department. The role involves performing essential immunohematologic tests, maintaining records, and ensuring quality control while contributing to patient care. Candidates must hold active registration with CMLTO, with additional experience in Blood Transfusion preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ of recent experience in Blood Transfusion preferred.
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Perform Immunohematologic tests and related procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and quality control in the laboratory.
• Communicate effectively with medical staff regarding test results.

Skills

Proficiency in use of MS Office

Proficiency in Laboratory Information System

Education

Active General Registration with CMLTO

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technologist, Transfusion Medicine

Medical Laboratory Technologist, Transfusion Medicine

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We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Technologist to support our Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Transfusion Medicine Department at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus.

The Medical Laboratory Technologist will perform Immunohematologic tests and duties accurately and reproducibly while exhibiting a working knowledge of the theory, methodology, and equipment required in order to aid in diagnosis and management of a patient.

In This Role You Will

• Perform procedures related to reception, documentation and storage of specimens
• Perform procedures related to ABO grouping, Rh, antibody screening and cross matching blood
• Perform procedures related to prenatal testing, new-born testing and paternal phenotyping
• Perform antibody identification procedures
• Perform procedures related to receipt and storage of blood and blood components from the Canadian Blood Services
• Perform procedures related to release of prepared blood and blood components to the patient's ward or other location for therapeutic use
• Write basic interpretation of test results and release these to the patient's physician/ward in a timely fashion
• Maintain worksheets, logbooks, patient records, etc. as required by law and the policy of the laboratory
• Perform routine preventive maintenance of all equipment and is able to operate equipment effectively
• Maintain written records of all quality control, instruments checks etc.
• Prepare solutions and reagents applicable to the tests performed
• Prioritize work and respond to urgent unpredictable demands for blood bank services in STAT situations. Consult with peers, senior technologists, section supervisor or section head when appropriate relative to abnormal results, panic results or other concerns
• Exhibit a co-operative attitude with other staff, congeniality, flexibility in hours of work, reliability and punctuality, ability to work at a variety of duties, and flexibility in learning new procedures.
• Follow the code of professional conducts of the CSMLS
• May assist with demonstrating procedures to new staff or students as requested
• May participate in educational and informational programs
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel - includes basic interpretation of laboratory test results and explanations of limitations of the test procedure
• May refer tests to other testing facilities for confirmation etc. after consultation with a senior technologist
• Participate in Quality Assurance Program
• Understand the consequences and impact of errors on the patient
• Accept responsibility for your work activities
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Exhibits understanding and practices safe work habits
• Exhibits initiative and independence of action acceptable for his/her level of training and experience
• Performs other duties as requested by the Charge Technologist or Section Head
  
  

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Active General Registration in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Ontario (CMLTO) and the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
  
  

Preferred

• 2 years’ of recent experience and demonstrated achievements in Blood Transfusion
  
  

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)
• Proficiency in the use of Laboratory Information System
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record
  
  

Note: In accordance with accreditation standards, employment is conditional upon applicant demonstrating proof of visual colour discrimination ability pertinent to the essential duties of the job.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to build your career within pathology and laboratory medicine, apply now and let us know why you would be a great addition to our team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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