Medical Laboratory Technologist - Transfusion Medicine & Hematology

William Osler Health System; Brampton; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

William Osler Health System in Brampton, Ontario, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join a busy hospital laboratory. You will verify results, operate analyzers, and support transfusion medicine activities across multiple site locations.

Requirements include CSMLS certification and current CMLTO registration, plus at least two years of transfusion medicine experience. Strong teamwork, communication, and ability to work under pressure are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• CSMLS certification and CMLTO registration in good standing.
• Minimum two years transfusion medicine experience in a hospital setting or recent completion.
• Strong organizational, communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel between Osler sites if required.

Responsibilities

• Checks unverified lab results for accuracy and follows policies for follow-up.
• Operates analyzers, performs maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Monitors quality control results and responds to discordant findings.
• Ensures proper specimen collection, transport and storage.
• Assists with bone marrow collections and test requests as needed.
• Manages blood product distribution and ensures availability for surgeries.
• Participates in quality management and process improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

CSMLS certification

CMLTO registration

Tools

Meditech

Paradigm

Microsoft Office

Job description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

Accountabilities:

• Checks unverified laboratory results for accuracy prior to verification; investigates unexpected abnormal and/or spurious results according to laboratory policies, processes and/or procedures
• Performs operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory analyzers and equipment
• Monitors quality control results and responds appropriately to discordant results
• Ensures specimen collection, integrity, transport and storage is appropriate for sample processing and analysis
• Refers discordant findings to appropriate personnel for further follow-up
• Assists at bone marrow collections; check specimen for acceptability; processes in-house and send-out test requests
• Monitors temperature and expiry dates of blood and blood component products to ensure products are acceptable for transfusion; discards outdated or compromised products as required
• Checks operating room list to ensure blood products are available for required surgeries
• Issues blood and blood component products
• Actively participates in the laboratory quality management system and process improvements
• Performs other procedures and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technologist with CSMLS certification
• Current registration with CMLTO in good standing
• Minimum two years recent transfusion medicine experience in a hospital laboratory setting or must demonstrate successful completion of all relevant education within the past two years
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of productivity, competence and professionalism
• Able to evaluate and analyze information to facilitate continuous improvement of the laboratory process in the interest of quality patient care
• Strong multi-tasking, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proven ability to be a team player; strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Meditech, Paradigm and Microsoft Office computer system an asset
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work ethic
• May be required to travel between and work at all Osler sites

Additional Information

Hours: Days/Evenings/Nights including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

SALARY:
Minimum: $36.85 per hour
Maximum: $50.27 per hour

Internal application deadline: [May 4, 2026]

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