Medical Laboratory Technologist

Company descriptionOne of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team todayJob descriptionAccountabilities:Checks unverified laboratory results for accuracy prior to verification; investigates unexpected abnormal and/or spurious results according to laboratory policies, processes and/or proceduresPerforms operation, maintenance and calibration of laboratory analyzers and equipmentMonitors quality control results and responds appropriately to discordant resultsEnsures specimen collection, integrity, transport and storage is appropriate for sample processing and analysisRefers discordant findings to appropriate personnel for further follow-upAssists at bone marrow collections; check specimen for acceptability; processes in-house and send-out test requestsMonitors temperature and expiry dates of blood and blood component products to ensure products are acceptable for transfusion; discards outdated or compromised products as requiredChecks operating room list to ensure blood products are available for required surgeriesIssues blood and blood component productsActively participates in the Laboratory quality management system and process improvementsPerforms other procedures and duties as assignedJob qualificationsGraduate of an accredited medical laboratory technology program or equivalent education (CSMLS)Must be registered and in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of OntarioMinimum two years recent chemistry, hematology and transfusion medicine experience in a hospital laboratory setting is preferred or must demonstrate successful completion of all relevant education/refresher courses within the past two yearsDemonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of productivity, competence and professionalismAble to evaluate and analyze information to facilitate continuous improvement of the Laboratory process in the interest of quality patient careStrong multi-tasking, critical thinking and problem-solving skillsExcellent organizational and communication skillsProven ability to be a team player; strong interpersonal skillsKnowledge of Meditech, Paradigm and other Microsoft Office computer systemExcellent attendance, punctuality and work ethicDemonstrated Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and CollaborationMay be required to travel between and work at all Osler sitesAdditional informationHours: Days/Evenings/Nights including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)SALARY:Minimum: $36.85 per hour Maximum: $50.27 per hour#LI-FN1 #PT