Registered Technologist- Laboratory- Full Time (2)

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sault Area Hospital is seeking a Registered Technologist- Laboratory for a full-time role in Sault Ste. Marie. The incumbent will perform laboratory tests, prepare specimens and report results to patient care providers, using interpretation within the regulatory framework.

The position requires a bachelor’s or approved equivalent, CSMLS/CMLTO recognition or Ontario diploma, plus one year of lab experience. You will join a collaborative team and participate in ongoing education to ensure accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science major or equivalent as approved by Director.
• 1 year related work experience in a laboratory setting is desirable.
• One year clinical training in CSMLS program is required or equivalent.
• Ontario Community College diploma in Laboratory Technology is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and collect specimens as per department manuals and hospital policies.
• Work in transfusion services, clinical chemistry, microbiology, histology or hematology as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge in laboratory medicine and participate in continuing education as required by regulatory bodies.
• Communicate laboratory findings to patient care providers and exercise independent judgment in specimen handling and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

MS Office

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Professional communication

Hospital values

Reading & writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science major

Ontario College diploma as a Laboratory Technologist

Equivalency or approved education/experience

CSMLS training program with 1-year clinical training

1 year related work experience in a laboratory

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Registered Technologist- Laboratory- Full Time (2)

• Registered Technologist- Laboratory- Full Time (2)

Purpose of Position:

To perform laboratory tests, collect specimens and report results to Patient Care Providers, with interpretation as required within the parameters as defined by the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists and any other applicable regulatory bodies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory procedures as indicated in department manuals, following Hospital and Laboratory Policies.
• Work in one or more laboratory subsections, i.e. Transfusion Services, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Histology and Hematology.
• Remain current in laboratory medicine and participate in available continuing education programs as required by the CMLTO or any other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Communicate with Patient Care Providers on laboratory matters and exercise independent judgment in specimen procurement, specimen analysis, reporting and interpretation of findings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Staffing and Licensing Requirements:

• Has obtained from a university approved by the Director a bachelor’s degree with a relevant chemical, physical or biological science as a major subject and has been employed for a minimum of one year as a laboratory technician in a laboratory approved by the Director; or
• Is recognized as a technologist by a technologist society in Canada (CMLTO, CSMLS), Great Britain (HCPC) or the United States (ASCP, NCA), whose courses of study are approved by the Director; or
• Has obtained a diploma as a laboratory technologist from an Ontario Community College; or
• Has education or experience or both that is approved by the Director as equivalent to the standards prescribed in clause (a), (b) or (c). R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 682, s.6(3).
• Minimum acceptable experience in a training program approved by CSMLS, which includes a one-year clinical training.
• One (1) year related work experience in a laboratory setting

Knowledge, Skills & Ability:

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations.
• Customer service, interpersonal and telephone skills.
• Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment.
• Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
• Behavior consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.
• Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted.All requests are handled confidentially.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.