Registered Technologist (MLT) – Laboratory #478-26

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound seeks a part-time Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) to join the LABORATORY team. You will collect samples, run diagnostic tests, and prepare reports to assist in diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities include quality patient care, teamwork, and adherence to CMLTO and IQMH standards. Must be eligible to practice in listed disciplines and be available for all shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science or College Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
• Eligible to practice in Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Transfusion Medicine, Clinical Microbiology, Histology.
• CAMLPR Certification.
• Working knowledge of lab software systems; excellent phlebotomy skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with staff, patients and suppliers; maintain records.
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and standby; multi-site coverage.
• Commitment to Brightshores values and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and perform a variety of diagnostic tests on patient specimens.
• Analyse and interpret test results and prepare reports for diagnoses and treatment.
• Ensure quality patient care through continuous planning and safety oversight.
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management initiatives as required.
• Operate large and small analyzers and calibration using dedicated instruments.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Safety awareness

Multisite coverage

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

College Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology

Current CMLTO registration

CAMLPR Certification

Eligible in Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Transfusion Medicine, Clinical Microbiology, Histology

Tools

Lab software systems

Job description

Categories: Allied Health Professionals

Location(s): Owen Sound

Types: Part Time

CLASSIFICATION: REGISTERED TECHNOLOGIST (MLT)

DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD

STATUS: PART-TIME

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $38.80 – $52.91

The Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) works within their scope of professional practice in a team environment to collect samples and is responsible for performing a variety of diagnostic tests on patient specimens, for analysing and interpreting test results and prepare reports to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Responsible for ensuring quality patient care through continuous planning and uses clinical knowledge and skills to promote the delivery of optimal care to all patients. The MLT must be knowledgeable and practice in accordance with the Regulatory bodies including, CMLTO, Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH), and Hospital regulations and policies. In alignment with Brightshores strategic priorities, the MLT may participate in user groups and hospital-wide activities and programs and contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives as required.

Required

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Degree College Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• Eligible to practice in the following fields: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine (Science), Clinical Microbiology, and Histology
• CAMLPR Certification
• Working knowledge of lab and hospital software systems as needed
• Demonstrated excellent phlebotomy skills (all collection methods)
• Ability to interact effectively with others within and outside of the organization (i.e. staff physicians, patients, suppliers, Ministry of Health)
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Experience with large and small analyzers, dedicated instruments, calibrations and microscopes
• Ability to perform Therapeutic Phlebotomy
• Experience with Point of Care Testing
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment
• Skills in leadership, problem solving, decision making and critical thinking
• Ability to handle exposures to infection, noise, odours, working interruptions and high pressure situations
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to be respectful and maintain confidentiality
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and standby, and ability for multi-site coverage when required
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

Preferred

• 2 years’ clinical experience in a Hospital Laboratory setting with experience in Core lab disciplines (Chemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Medicine)