Medical Laboratory Technologist - Transfusion Medicine & Hematology, Laboratory

William-Osler-Health-System-8; Brampton; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

William Osler Health System in Brampton (Brampton Civic Hospital) invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Technologist - Transfusion Medicine & Hematology. You will perform transfusion-related testing, operate analyzers, monitor quality, and support bone marrow collections within a dynamic laboratory team.

The role requires CSMLS certification, CMLTO registration, and 2+ years transfusion medicine experience in a hospital setting; strong problem-solving and communication skills are

Qualifications

• CSMLS certification required for Medical Laboratory Technologist.
• Current CMLTO registration in good standing.
• Minimum two years transfusion medicine experience in a hospital lab, or completion of related education within two years.
• Excellent organizational, communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Check unverified results for accuracy and investigate abnormal results per lab policy.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Monitor quality control results and address discordant findings.
• Ensure proper specimen collection, transport and storage for testing.
• Support bone marrow collections and process in-house and send-out requests.
• Manage blood product temperature, expiry, and discard outdated items as required.
• Verify blood product availability for scheduled surgeries and issue components.
• Participate in quality management and process improvements.

Skills

Quality monitoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Under pressure work

Education

CSMLS certification

CMLTO registration

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technologist - Transfusion Medicine & Hematology, Laboratory

• Contract
• Program: LABORATORY
• Site: Brampton Civic Hospital
• Departments: N. Chemistry - 0971.410994097
• Job Category: Laboratory
• Length of Contract: 18 months
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Union Group: Non Union - Allied Health
• Schedule: Rotational Shifts - Days/Evenings/Nights (Non Union)
• Employment Type: Full Time

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!

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 settingor 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

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

#TFT - 18 months

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