Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist – Microbiology

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization we take healthcare to a new level to meet the urgent needs of our communitys growing and aging population. We are a distinctive centre of healthcare excellence that offers firstrate care in an innovative environment that supports the physical mental emotional and spiritual needs of the community.

Halton Healthcares vision of Exemplary patient experiences always goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization from our patients & families to our staff physicians and volunteers.  We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

This is what youll be doing:                     

• In addition to MLT tasks the incumbent will assist with workflow in the Microbiology
• Provides strong Technical support consultation and interpretation in all aspects of departmental testing. Ensure changes to processes and/or methods are communicated to staff.
• Coordinates troubleshooting repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Investigation development recommendation installation and training associated with new methods and new technology.
• Assists in the followup of nonconformities as required
• Development updating and reviewing of the technical manuals
• Responsible for assisting with inventory control and management of supplies as it pertains to Microbiology and other areas of the laboratory if required.
• Incumbent is required to be an active member of the scheduling team and assist with payroll as required
• Monitors procedures and consults with the MDH and GH site to ensure consistency across all sites
• Strong knowledge of Microbiology accreditation requirements
• Participates actively in continuing education and applies knowledge where applicable
• Maintains adequate knowledge of Microbiology equipment and reporting
• Data retrieval and analysis pertaining to workload
• Participates in and submits reports to established quality assurance programs
• Participation in regional Microbiology working groups
• Reports all issues and process gaps to Laboratory Manager and offers constructive solutions
• Maintains current knowledge of professional standards legislation accreditation requirements and established health and safety guidelines.

Other duties as required by the laboratory management team
 

Qualifications :

• Member in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario.
• Recent experience of 5 years in a Microbiology environment
• Experience with routine Microbiology automated instrumentation and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management Systems Quality Assurance procedures and Quality Control.
• Solution oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as a collaborative member of a team.
• Must be able to read write speak and understand English.
• Must be physically able to do the job
• Excellent employment and attendance record

Additional Information :

Status: Temporary fulltime (Approx. 6 month)

Hours: Monday to Sunday Various rotating 8 hour shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $42.250 to $53.280 per hour

Date posted: May 15 2025

Internal applications due by: May 22 2025

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity equity and inclusion throughout our operations policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do motivated by a job well done and as committed to excellence quality and patient satisfaction as we are wed like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.  Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract