Medical Laboratory Technologist

Job title: Medical Laboratory Technologist

Job description: Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to provide exceptional healthcare by exceptional people. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at .

Job Description

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is actively seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist. This position will work all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends in the Core Lab.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs and is responsible for a variety of laboratory tests and procedures and acts in accordance with the mission, vision, values and goals of the Laboratory and those of the Hospital. Performs a variety of laboratory procedures, many of which are complex, involve a number of steps and techniques, and require use of professional judgement
• Perform QC/EQA of procedures and instruments
• Ensure the instruments are in good working order and work areas are organized, tidy and clean
• Troubleshoot instruments, procedures, and anomalous test results
• Provide instrument-specific technical support when trained as key operator
• Procurement of blood specimens
• Assist in the training and orientation of staff/students
• Monitor and maintain inventory & supplies
• Prepare up-to-date procedure manuals under the direction of the Lab Director
• Assist in instrument and method evaluation
• Actively participate in the resolution of intra- and inter-departmental issues when required
• Actively participate in ongoing TQM/CQI initiatives
• Support and help maintain the laboratory Quality Management System
• Compliance with requirements of ACD (IQMH), MOHLTC, etc.
• Compliance with lab policies and procedures (follow SOPs, safety guidelines etc.), and hospital policies and procedures
• Compliance with CME requirements (e.g. CMLTO requirements)
• Maintain competence and effectively enhance his or her knowledge, skill and application of relevant medical laboratory procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) required
• Recent experience in Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine and Phlebotomy required
• Evidence of continuing education related to the profession is required
• Meditech laboratory experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace. All reasonable accommodation will be made to support participation in the recruitment process. Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

Company: Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Expected salary:

Location: Waterloo, ON

Job date: Sat, 19 Jun 2021 03:05:11 GMT