Medical Lab Technologist - Histology FTC 2026-6593

Cambridge Memorial Hospital•Cambridge, ON

33d•$37 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation. Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond. As an instrumental member of the Laboratory team, the Medical Laboratory Technologist performs a broad range of laboratory procedures and testing in Histology. This position is responsible for quality control, and to ensure the quality of laboratory results meets Ontario Laboratory Accreditation requirements. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Requirements

Medical Laboratory Technologist with CSMLS certification
Minimum 2 years recent experience in general Histology in a hospital setting required
Current registration with CMLTO in good standing
Strong medical terminology is required
Strong multi-tasking, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
Proven ability to be a team player; able to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent attendance, punctuality and work ethic
Strong working knowledge immunohistochemistry preferred
Strong working knowledge of histology quality assurance and quality controls required
Demonstrates initiative & problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
Commitment to maintaining high quality standards with a focus on continuous quality improvement
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required
Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of M-tuitive, Fluency Dictation Software, Meditech and other Microsoft Office computer system would be an asset
May be required for call-back

Responsibilities

Accessions specimens; investigates non-conformances on irretrievable specimens prior to processing and according to Laboratory protocols
Grossing of specimens which includes examining, describing, dissection and measuring of small surgical specimens
Embeds processed tissue; checks embedding log and investigates errors / discrepancies
Cuts paraffin wax tissue blocks using microtome; makes, labels, histochemical stains and cover slips slides as appropriate
Operation and maintenance of IHC stainers and other equipment
Frozen sections
Correlates cut slides to tissue blocks
Cuts deeper levels as required
Files and archives slides and blocks
Assist with MLA duties as required
Work complies with ISO 15189 Accreditation Requirements
Ensures compliance with CMLTO Practice Guidelines for MLTs Practicing in Histology
Performs tasks as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures
Is familiar with Document Control Software