Medical Laboratory Technologist

Canadian Blood Services•Brampton, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist to join their dynamic Testing team. The Testing team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by performing routine testing, as well as other relevant lab duties. In this role, you will be responsible for accessioning, testing, interpreting and reporting all results, management of blood and blood component inventory and post-production component processing and preparation of reagents and equipment for daily use. You will perform these duties in accordance with all Canadian Blood Services Operating Procedures and manufacturer’s instructions. Formula for success Drawing on your knowledge or experience in a laboratory, you will perform routine maintenance and verification of laboratory equipment in accordance with approved work instructions to meet regulatory requirements. Leveraging your excellent customer service skills, you will assist internal and external customers. Applying your attention to detail and commitment to quality, you will perform and record all testing related quality control/assurance activities. Drawing on your technical expertise and dedication to professional growth, you will maintain technical competency and promote continuous learning. Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills you will participate in ongoing quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Medical Laboratory Technology training program with attained certification or eligibility for certification by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is required.
Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is required, or eligible to obtain registration.
General knowledge of hospital and various laboratory policies and procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with departmental staff, management, volunteers, customers, and the general public.
Competency in the use of Laboratory software, computers within a Windows operating system using Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail software.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Displays telephone etiquette and maintains high professional standards.
Demonstrates good listening skills.
Ability to follow instructions, document work and assume responsibility for own work.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year experience in a Transfusion Medicine and Molecular related laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

Accessioning, testing, interpreting and reporting all results
Management of blood and blood component inventory
Post-production component processing
Preparation of reagents and equipment for daily use
Performing routine maintenance and verification of laboratory equipment in accordance with approved work instructions to meet regulatory requirements
Assisting internal and external customers
Performing and recording all testing related quality control/assurance activities
Maintaining technical competency and promoting continuous learning
Participating in ongoing quality improvement activities