Medical Lab Technologist – LLS Clinical Microbiology

Company

London Health Sciences Centre

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is one of Canada’s largest acute care teaching hospitals and provides care for more than one million patients each year. Nothing is more important to us than our team of dedicated employees. LHSC focuses on creating and maintaining a workplace of choice, where our people are recognized and valued.

Location

London, ON

Duties

LLS Clinical Microbiology

Applications are invited for a Full Time Medical Laboratory Technologist position in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine – Microbiology Laboratory. Assignments within the Microbiology Laboratory include Bacteriology, Virology, Serology, Molecular Microbiology/Virology, Epidemiology, Mycology, and some special projects. This position requires the ability to travel to other campuses to fulfill the duties of the position.

Rate of Pay: $32.43 per hour - $43.46 per hour

Requirements

Certification with C.S.M.L.S or equivalent
Current registration or eligible as a Medical Laboratory Technologist with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario with authorization to practice relevant specialties in Laboratory Medicine
Recent experience in:
Microbiology Specimen Receiving and Processing
Gram stain and special stain reading
Main lab routine bacteriology
Identification and Susceptibility Testing Methods
Bacteriology and Virology Quality Control
Anaerobic Bacteriology
Molecular techniques (virology and bacteriology)
Serology
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work shift and weekends
Demonstrated accuracy and organizational skills
Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated computer literacy
Demonstrated ability to collaborate, develop and maintain effective relationships within healthcare teams
Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Mission, Vision and Values
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

Immunization Requirements:

Provide Immunization or proof of immunity reflective of Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) Guidelines. These include measles, mumps, rubella and varicella, and a tuberculosis skin test. Additional immunizations may be recommended. Detailed information regarding health review requirements and immunization can be found at https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements