Medical Laboratory Technologist

Position Details

Posting #: 29300

Department: Lab - Transfusion Services

Employee Type: Regular, Full Time

If Temporary, Number Of Weeks

Union: OPSEU

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Sunday

Time of Day: Days, Evenings, Nights

Shift: Rotating, 12 hour

Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 01/10/2024

Closing Date: 08/10/2024 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Unit Summary

The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Josephs Hospital. The Program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into healthcare for the benefit of the community and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science.

Position Summary

In accordance with the vision, mission, values and goals of the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) and those of St. Joseph’s Healthcare, you will be responsible for performing a variety of Transfusion Medicine related tests and procedures.

Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technologist Certification (Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences) or equivalent
• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• Recent Transfusion Medicine experience (within the last 2 years) required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to work in a team environment
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

The role of the Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) involves the following:

• serological testing in Transfusion Medicine
• antibody investigation
• carrying out quality control and quality assurance in Transfusion Practice
• inventory control for blood products
• preparation and storage of blood products
• appropriate utilization of the Laboratory Information System in Transfusion Medicine
• communication with other health care professionals related to Transfusion Medicine practices
• other duties as assigned
  
  

St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.

To submit your resume for this job, select ‘Apply for this Position’. St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All positions will comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.