Medical Laboratory Technologist, Surgical Pathology

This is a Temporary Full-Time Contract for up to eleven (11) months
Sinai Health is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technologist to support our Anatomic Pathology - Surgical Pathology department at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Comprehensive working knowledge of the theory, methodologies and procedures in Histopathology to perform analytical testing with accuracy and precision; must demonstrate competency and accountability in decisions and actions.

In This Role You Will

• Perform procedures related to analytical testing of patient samples according to established policies and procedures, while ensuring accuracy and precision. Performs advance and special testing under guidance
• Be accountable for all diagnostic results and procedures that you perform
• Report and call critical or relevant abnormal results and document according to the established protocols
• Perform basic troubleshooting of test results, stains, instruments and observes and reports poor results or malfunctions of any equipment to designated technical staff
• Perform all quality control procedures and basic troubleshooting whenever results are beyond expected or allowable limits according to established protocol. Reports unresolved problems to the Senior Technical or Supervisory staff
• Assist in the maintenance of the work station. Performs the required daily and weekly routine preventative maintenance on equipment, according to the established protocol, and documents these results
• Communicate any testing downtimes to units and advise on expected time of resumed testing; use of independent and professional judgement and knowledge to respond to enquiries
• Assist in inventory control of reagents and supplies; prompt notification of any depleted inventory
• Receive, accession and process specimens in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Observe laboratory safety practices at all times
• Assist in orientating and demonstrating procedures or technology to new staff or students as requested
• Exhibit good time management, multitask, monitor and prioritize workload in response to demands of urgent and STAT testings
• Rotate through relevant areas and workstations and shifts; may work unsupervised in off hour shifts, subject to evaluation of knowledge and competency
• Learn new procedures as required and perform other duties as assigned
• Ensure the accuracy, legibility and completeness of results submitted for reporting where applicable
• Prepare reagents, buffers, calibrators, quality control and other materials as required
• Perform test/procedures related to the method evaluation, test optimization and validation
• Use supplies judiciously to eliminate wastage, monitors inventory and orders supplies
• Report workload units not captured electronically
• Observe and follow the processes, policies and procedures of the quality management system of corresponding discipline(s)
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Requirements
Mandatory

• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)

Preferred

• 2 years of experience in Histology

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated problem recognition and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Follow the CMLTO code of professional conduct
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record

Note:
In accordance with accreditation standards, employment is conditional upon applicant demonstrating proof of visual colour discrimination ability pertinent to the essential duties of the job.

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within pathology and laboratory medicine, apply now and let us know why you'd be a great addition to our team.