Registered Lab Technologist

Unit Summary

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

Under general supervision and direction, the Medical Laboratory Technologist performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures accurately, efficiently, and safely in accordance with HRLMP policies and procedures. These include but are not exclusive to : the performance of clinical chemistry, immunology and red cell disorder testing, perform quality control procedures, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, participate in the development and implementation of new methodology and demonstrate a commitment to continuing education . The MLT will be utilizing a diversity of instrumentation including; gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, radioimmunoassay, and immunofluorescence assays. 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. This position may involve rotation between the Hamilton General Hospital and McMaster Children’s Hospital.

Schedule Work Hours

days, weekends, holidays, evenings, nights

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist certification program(Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences)
• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
• Technical knowledge of the principals and techniques of any of clinical chemistry, immunology, red cell disorder or hemoglobin protein testing methods.
• Minimum 1 year experience in clinical chemistry / immunology / hemoglobin protein testing within the last 3 years is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality control as it relates to clinical chemistry
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills; including error identification, troubleshooting, resolution and follow-up
• Demonstrated knowledge of role and responsibility of an MLT in a Quality Management System
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication, organization and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated high degree of self motivation and organization
• Computer skills including EPIC and Microsoft office applications
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and improving individual competence, as well as contributing to the education and development of students, residents and co-workers

Guidelines

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. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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 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.