Medical Laboratory Technologist – Pathology

Job title:

Medical Laboratory Technologist – Pathology

Company

William Osler Health System

Job description

Company DescriptionOne of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!Job DescriptionAccountabilities:

• Accessions specimens; investigates non-conformances on irretrievable specimens prior to processing and according to laboratory protocols
• Grossing of specimens which includes examining, describing, dissecting, and measuring of small and small/big gross surgical specimens of varying tissue types
• Embeds processed tissue; checks embedding log and investigates errors/discrepancies
• Cuts paraffin wax tissue blocks using microtome; makes, labels, stains and cover slips slides as appropriate
• Operation and maintenance of IHC stainers and other equipment
• Frozen sections
• Correlates cut slides to tissue blocks
• Cuts deeper levels as required
• Files and archives slides and blocks
• Assist with MLA duties as required

Qualifications

• Medical laboratory technologist with CSMLS certification
• Minimum five years recent experience in general histology in a hospital setting
• Immunohistochemistry experience is preferred
• Current registration with CMLTO in good standing
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Comfortable dealing with surgical and autopsy specimens and the deceased
• Strong medical terminology is required
• Strong multi-tasking, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to be a team player; able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of LabLion, Meditech, Paradigm and other Microsoft Office computer system would be an asset
• Must demonstrate Osler’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work ethic
• Required to travel between and work at all Osler sites

Additional InformationHours: Currently Days/Evenings/Nights, including weekends and statutory holidays and must be available to attend Osler sites after hours and during emergencies (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)SALARY:
Minimum: $36.85 per hour
Maximum: $50.27 per hour#LI-FN1 #TFTOsler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at .While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

Expected salary

$36.85 per hour

Location

Brampton, ON

Job date

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:11:06 GMT

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