Registered Lab Technologist

Unit Summary

Note : Posted wage rates are as of April, 2022. HHS is currently in negotiations to renew our Collective Agreement with OPSEU Local 273.

Any increases to wage rates that may come as a result of negotiations, will be retroactively applied once negotiations are completed, and a new agreement has been finalized.

The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by Hamilton Health Sciences and St.

Joseph's Hospital. The Program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into healthcare for the benefit of the community and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science.

Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) will be required to rotate between all Hamilton Health Science Core Laboratories (Hamilton General site, Juravinski Hospital site and McMaster University Medical Center site).

The MLT provides routine, urgent and stat specimen testing in a fully computerized and highly automated Core Laboratory setting.

The Medical Laboratory Technologist will perform a variety of laboratory procedures accurately, efficiently and safely while maintaining quality control and prioritizing workload.

In addition to specimen testing the MLT will perform additional tasks as required. These include but are not limited to : teaching, training, method evaluation, technical writing, quality assurance projects and safety projects.

Schedule Work Hours

days, nights, evening, weekends, holidays

Qualifications

1. Current Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)2. Successful completion of an accredited MLT program3.

Current core laboratory experience, including Core Hematology and Core Clinical Chemistry4. Computer skills including Meditech & Microsoft office applications5.

Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills6. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and improving individual competence, as well as contributing to the education and development of students and co-workers As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct.

Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext.

46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process.

If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset