Registered Technologist- Laboratory- Part Time (2)

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Canada seeks a qualified laboratory technician to perform tests and report results. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in sciences or equivalent and one year of lab experience. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. This role involves working in various lab subsections and requires proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• One year of employment as a laboratory technician in an approved laboratory.
• Minimum one year of clinical training in an approved program.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests as per department manuals.
• Work in various laboratory subsections.
• Communicate laboratory findings to Patient Care Providers.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences

Canadian technologist recognition

Laboratory technologist diploma from Ontario Community College

Job description

Purpose of Position :

To perform laboratory tests, collect specimens, and report results to Patient Care Providers, with interpretation as required within the parameters defined by the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists and 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, such as Transfusion Services, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Histology, and Hematology.
• Remain current in laboratory medicine and participate in continuing education programs as required by the CMLTO or other regulatory bodies.
• Communicate with Patient Care Providers on laboratory matters and exercise independent judgment in specimen procurement, analysis, reporting, and interpretation of findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Staffing and Licensing Requirements :

• Hold a bachelor’s degree with a relevant major in chemical, physical, or biological sciences from an accredited university and have at least one year of employment as a laboratory technician in an approved laboratory; or
• Be recognized as a technologist by a Canadian (CMLTO, CSMLS), British (HCPC), or U.S. (ASCP, NCA) professional society, with courses approved by the Director; or
• Obtain a diploma as a laboratory technologist from an Ontario Community College; or
• Possess equivalent education or experience approved by the Director.

Minimum experience includes one year of clinical training in an approved program and one year of related work in a laboratory setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and telephone skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer literacy.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Professional and responsible demeanor in interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Alignment with hospital mission, values, and standards of performance.
• Strong reading, writing, and communication skills necessary for the position.