Medical Lab Technologist - Laboratory - Hematology

Position Number: 163650-67 (204319)

Position Available: Medical Lab Technologist

Status: Temporary Full Time

Department: Hematology - Laboratory

Union: O.P.S.E.U

Shifts: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Extended Tours

Posting Date: October 8,2024

Closing Date: November 8,2024

Internal Applicants must apply by 11:59PM, November 7, 2024.

About Joseph Brant Hospital

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service community teaching hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers for eight (8) consecutive years, with a skilled staff of 194 physicians, 1,911 full- and part-time staff, and more than 300 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. Its expanded campus includes the state-of-the-art Michael Lee-Chin & Family Patient Tower, featuring a new Emergency Department, 295 acute inpatient beds, 9 new Operating Rooms, and post-anaesthetic care unit to support expanded medical, surgical, and outpatient services. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (OHT).

JBH inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.

Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technologist with current CMLTO registration required.
• Recent experience in a Core Laboratory setting required.
• Strong working knowledge of Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, and Transfusion Medicine required.
• Ability to perform testing, calibration, quality control and maintenance procedures on reagents and equipment including troubleshooting, in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and standards.
• Preference will be given to candidates with recent related continuing education or equivalent.
• Meditech Client Server LIS experience an asset.
• Basic computer knowledge including keyboarding skill and an ability to work in MS Windows based environment.
• Good knowledge of hospital and laboratory safety and compliance.
• Good problem solving, analytical, organizational, and continuous improvement skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Strong organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability and performance required
  
  

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply to posting #163650-67 (204319). We ask that you please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence. No phone calls, please. We thank all applicants and only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Joseph Brant Hospital prioritizes the health and well-being of our patients, employees, credentialed staff, volunteers and learners. As a condition of employment, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of two COVID-19 vaccines authorized by Health Canada within 24-48 hours of receiving an offer of employment, or proof of a documented exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Any information obtained during the recruitment process will be used for employment recruitment only, and not for any other purpose.

At Joseph Brant Hospital, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful place for everyone to visit, work and receive care. HR will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Right Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested.

Should you require accommodation through the application and/or recruitment process, please contact HR for assistance at [email protected] or at Ext. 4129 to allow opportunity for appropriate accommodations to be made.

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