Medical Laboratory Technologist - Chemistry & Transfusion Medicine
About The Position
William Osler Health System (Osler) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist specializing in Chemistry & Transfusion Medicine. Osler is recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers, offering a safe and supportive healthcare network. As a major Ontario hospital system with significant specialty and emergency departments, Osler serves a large population and provides opportunities for career growth, skill development, and cross-departmental training. The organization is committed to world-class healthcare, inspired by its people and communities, and invests in careers that offer personal and professional fulfillment.
Requirements
- Medical Laboratory Technologist with CSMLS certification
- Current registration with CMLTO in good standing
- Minimum two years recent transfusion medicine experience in a hospital laboratory setting or must demonstrate successful completion of all relevant education within the past two years
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of productivity, competence and professionalism
- Able to evaluate and analyze information to facilitate continuous improvement of the laboratory process in the interest of quality patient care
- Strong multi-tasking, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Proven ability to be a team player; strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Meditech, Paradigm and Microsoft Office computer system an asset
- Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
- Excellent attendance, punctuality and work ethic
- May be required to travel between and work at all Osler sites
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Meditech, Paradigm and Microsoft Office computer system
Responsibilities
- Checks unverified laboratory results for accuracy prior to verification; investigates unexpected abnormal and/or spurious results according to laboratory policies, processes and/or procedures
- Performs operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory analyzers and equipment
- Monitors quality control results and responds appropriately to discordant results
- Ensures specimen collection, integrity, transport and storage is appropriate for sample processing and analysis
- Refers discordant findings to appropriate personnel for further follow-up
- Assists at bone marrow collections; check specimen for acceptability; processes in-house and send-out test requests
- Monitors temperature and expiry dates of blood and blood component products to ensure products are acceptable for transfusion; discards outdated or compromised products as required
- Checks operating room list to ensure blood products are available for required surgeries
- Issues blood and blood component products
- Actively participates in the laboratory quality management system and process improvements
- Performs other procedures and duties as assigned
Benefits
- Inclusivity and diversity in the workplace
- Accessible employment practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
