Medical Laboratory Technologist - Histology/Cytology, Laboratory
William Osler Health System•Brampton, ON
•CA$37 - CA$50•Onsite
About The Position
William Osler Health System (Osler) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist specializing in Histology/Cytology to join their Laboratory team. Osler is recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is a major Ontario hospital system serving a large population. This role offers opportunities for career growth, hands-on experience, and cross-departmental training within a supportive healthcare network. The position is permanent, part-time, and involves working at various hospital sites.
Requirements
- Medical Laboratory Technologist with CSMLS certification
- Must be registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) – Cytology/Histology
- Minimum 2 years recent experience in general Histology in a hospital setting
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a laboratory technologist, or must have successfully completed education and training relevant to the position of an MLT in Cytology
- Ability to distinguish colors
- Comfortable dealing with surgical and autopsy specimens and the deceased
- 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
- Required to travel between and work at all hospital sites
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of LabLion, Meditech, Paradigm and other Microsoft Office computer system would be an asset
Responsibilities
- Accessions specimens; investigates non-conformances on irretrievable specimens prior to processing and according to Laboratory protocols
- Apply acceptance/rejection criteria to retrievable and irretrievable specimens
- Recognizes inhibitors to quality preparation (e.g. bloody, mucoid, scant etc.) and take necessary steps as per protocol to ensure artifact-free slides
- Select appropriate preparatory method including ancillary studies (e.g. cell block)
- Processes specimens; stains and cover slips slides for screening
- Screens, dots and interprets slides; enters diagnosis for pathologist acceptance/modification and final verification
- Reviews patient history; correlates Cytology results with clinical findings and other Laboratory results
- Responds to pathologists’ requests for ancillary studies or add-on tests
- Ensures compliance with CMLTO Practice Guidelines for MLTs Practicing in Cytology
- Grossing of specimens which includes examining, describing, dissecting, and measuring of small and small/big gross surgical specimens of varying tissue types
- Embeds processed tissue; checks embedding log and investigates errors / discrepancies
- Cuts paraffin wax tissue blocks using microtome; makes, labels, 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
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
Associate degree
