Full-time & Part-time Mlt

Medical Laboratory Technologist

**About Us**
Hanover & District Hospital (HDH) works with its partners to provide a full range of
primary acute care hospital services and selected secondary services to meet the
needs of the population of Hanover and the surrounding rural townships.
HDH provides the people we service access to the care they need through 24/7
Emergency Department, Acute Care Unit (inclusive of medical/surgical beds,
multipurpose ICU and RCU beds), Physiotherapy Program, Surgical Services
Department, Family Centered Birthing Unit, Hemodialysis Unit and Palliative Care
Services.

The Hanover & District Hospital is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a
workplace of choice where staff are recognized and valued. One of Hanover & District
Hospital’s strategic goals is to support our current and future health care team.

Our staff and physicians are critical to care delivery. We are committed to investing in
our staff and physicians to ensure they have the required support, training and
resources to deliver the best care possible.

HDH strives to promote a positive work culture and strives for work-life balance. To help
accomplish this, we provide many initiatives.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

As part of a team, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical functions
in routine Biochemistry, special Biochemistry, and Toxicology.

Rotates work stations as required and performs other related duties as
determined by their Operations Leader/Technical Specialist.

Prioritizes workload and ensures work, including STATS are completed in the
required time frame.

Identifies abnormalities in test results and takes appropriate action; if necessary
to seek advice from appropriate resources.

Reports and documents unexpected or non-conforming events/incidents.
Prepares, authorizes and interprets laboratory results.
Responds to all inquiries regarding specimen collection, results and

interpretation.
Performs routine and preventative maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting

on laboratory instruments.
Follows SOPs in the completion of all duties.
Adheres to all elements of the quality program including testing appropriate QC

samples, performing QA activities, and, assessing results.
Participates in the development and maintenance of the quality management

system by writing/updating SOPS.
Liaises with internal and external customers.
Adheres to the laboratory safety program.
Participates in material management, inventory management, safety

management, performance management and quality assurance.

Participates in the training of technologists, laboratory students, medical students
and residents.

Participates in technical research and development activities and continuing
education.

Participates in test development and validation
Other duties, as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

CMLTO Registration required;
CSMLS or MLPOA Certification required;
Experience in Hematology, Chemistry, and Transfusion Medicine preferred;
Willingness and ability to upgrade through continuing education programs

required;
Good customer service, interpersonal and telephone skills required;
Good organizational, time management and prioritization skills required;
Good verbal and written communication skills required;
Good problem solving skills required;
Computer literacy required. Cerner experience preferred;
Ability to produce high quality work in accordance with Hospital standards

required;
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment required;
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under stressful situations required;
Ability to work effectively as a team member required; and
Ability to work alone on evenings and weekends (including call) required.
Vaccines (Covid-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an

exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

**HOURS: Must be willing and able to work all shifts on days, evening, nights,**
**weekends and statutory holidays.**

Human Resources

Hanover and District Hospital

The Hanover and District Hospital is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation during the recruitment

process.