Medical Laboratory Technologist HistologyCytology, Laboratory

Accountabilities:

• Accessions specimens; investigates non-conformances on irretrievable specimens prior to processing and according to Laboratory protocols
• Apply acceptance/rejection criteria to retrievable and irretrievable specimens
• Recognizes inhibitors to quality preparation (e.g. bloody mucoid scant etc.) and take necessary steps as per protocol to ensure artifact-free slides
• Select appropriate preparatory method including ancillary studies (e.g. cell block)
• Processes specimens; stains and cover slips slides for screening
• Screens dots and interprets slides; enters diagnosis for pathologist acceptance/modification and final verification
• Reviews patient history; correlates Cytology results with clinical findings and other Laboratory results
• Responds to pathologists requests for ancillary studies or add-on tests
• Ensures compliance with CMLTO Practice Guidelines for MLTs Practicing in Cytology
• 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
• Must be registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) Cytology/Histology
• Minimum 2 years recent experience in general Histology in a hospital setting
• Minimum 2 years experience as a laboratory technologist or must have successfully completed education and training relevant to the position of an MLT in Cytology
• 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
• Excellent attendance punctuality and work ethic                                                   
• Required to travel between and work at all hospital sites

Additional Information :

Hours: Days/Evenings including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

SALARY:
Minimum: $36.85 per hour
Maximum: $50.27 per hour

Internal application deadline: July 3 2026

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time