JOB POSTING – CROSS SITE
POSITION POSTING # W22-66
POSITION: Medical Laboratory Technologist
UNIT: Laboratory
STATUS: (2) Two Full-Time Cross Site
START DATE: Immediate
SALARY RANGE: $38.97 - $48.70 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide accurate and timely results to requests for diagnostic tests to physicians and other health care
professionals to ensure patients have access to current best practices in health care. Must work closely with other
health care professionals. Technologists are responsible for performing a variety of laboratory tests, many of which
are complex, involve numerous steps and techniques and require use of professional judgment. Tests may be
performed in one or more of the laboratory sections. Professional application of the principles, laboratory theories
and techniques of medical technology are used to produce reliable results that aid the physician in diagnosis and
treatment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful completion of a medical laboratory technology program offered at an institution accredited by
the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) in Canada
Registration with College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
6 months to 1 year previous practical experience in a hospital core laboratory
EFFORT:
Moderate physical effort
High degree of mental effort and analysis
POSITION-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Collect and test specimens from in-patients, out patients, emergency and pre-operative patients.
Report tested results accurately and in a timely way to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
Order blood from CBS/SGH, process and cross match blood for transfusion.
Ensure equipment is functioning properly and ready for next shift
Responsible and provide direction, mentor, correct and report on work of MLA
Active and cooperative participation in all quality control programs
Recording all readings, calculations and results on specimens, quality control material, standards and
equipment in a manner conforming to good laboratory practice
Referral of reports to his/her supervisor and/or a Pathologist for final reporting where indicated by
laboratory policy or good professional judgement
HOURS OF WORK: All laboratory shifts days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Participate in after-
hour call schedule.
Interested applicants are asked to apply, in writing, complete with full resume, indicating their qualifications and
pertinent skills to: Human Resources
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance
[email protected]
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