Laboratory Technologist

Make a difference in a growing innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in peoplecentered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes get ready to love it here!

What youll be doing:

• Perform tests without direct supervision in accordance with the established procedures outlined in the laboratory procedure manuals
• Communicate accurate results to the physician in charge or to the appropriate nursing staff documenting verbal reports
• Setup shut down and perform regular maintenance procedures as well as update the charts troubleshoot and repair analyzers
• Perform urinalysis including microscopic examination of sediment
• Conduct manual laboratory tests (e.g. pregnancy test occult blood test)
• Perform quality control on laboratory tests review/evaluate results and resolve any issues before patient samples are analyzed and results reported
• Ensure each specimen sent to the lab is properly labelled and follow up to provide coaching/training if necessary
• Confirm that samples meet the requirements for specific tests
• Perform venipunctures on patients and assist with venipuncture training
• Prepare samples for testing (both onsite and referred out) and determine which samples are referred to an outside laboratory and which reference laboratory to use
• Collect data for evaluation of new methodology
• Maintain and file daily log charts worksheet records and statistical records
• Order supplies such as analyzer reagents QC material and other consumables as needed
• Maintain monthly statistical records on quality control maintenance test numbers
• Supervise Lab Assistant students
• Operate within the established standards of the Ontario Laboratory Accreditation (OLA)

What were looking for:

• 3 years of Community College in Medical Laboratory Technology (minimum of biochemistry and hematology)
• 12 years experience in a hospital or private laboratory
• Member in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• Current knowledge of relevant lab testing lab techniques methods procedures and analyzers
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Solid understanding of and commitment to quality assurance and quality management
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fastpaced environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision prioritize workload and manage time effectively

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients staff and community from COVID19 subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canadas largest and leading service provider for medically focused evidencebased treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence integrity collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility diversity equity and inclusion. For this reason we encourage applications from members of equityseeking groups including women racialized and indigenous communities persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier more productive and fulfilling lives.

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