Medical Laboratory Technologist
Company
Norfolk General Hospital
Community Hospital About UsLocated in Simcoe, Ontario, Norfolk General Hospital provides exceptional healthcare to a municipality of approximately 69,000 people. Our area of focus provides a continuum of service throughout the life span of the people we serve including Emergency, Critical Care, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Medicine, Surgery, and Complex Continuing Care. Employing approximately 550 highly skilled and dedicated employees, Norfolk General Hospital continues to be a full service 106-bed hospital with round the clock on-call coverage of Specialists in Surgery, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, and Obstetrics, as well as on-site 24 hour per day medical coverage.
Location
Simcoe
Duties
The ideal candidate would be dedicated to patient care and committed to championing the Hospital’s Mission to relieve illness and suffering, and help people live healthier lives. While adhering to departmental policies and procedures the ideal candidate will be responsible for the following:
Providing information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease
Determining / distinguishing between normal and abnormal laboratory test results
Appropriately communicating critical results to Health Care Providers
Ensuring effective operation of analyzers and other Laboratory equipment
Producing accurate reports for release to appropriate clients
Following Quality Control measures for Laboratory
Performing all assigned duties in compliance with Laboratory Quality Management System
Adhering to NGH health and safety policies, procedures and provisions and recognizing and reporting of unsafe hazards and work practices
Meeting technical competency expectations of the professional College and Hospital, including participating in educational courses, conferences, workshops as required
Requirements
Education & Qualifications
Licensed to perform Hematology, Biochemistry and Transfusion Medicine, and in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario. Maintains current CMLTO Quality Assurance portfolio
Recent MLT experience in a multidisciplinary laboratory environment which includes transfusion, chemistry, hematology, and histology. (5-7 years of preferred)
Experience monitoring and evaluating QC Data (5-7 years preferred)
Experience using a laboratory information system (Meditech preferred). Accurate and efficient data entry skills
Working knowledge of IQMH Laboratory Accreditation requirements and processes
Demonstrated knowledge and recent experience in transfusion medicine preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Self-starter who has the ability to work well with frequent interruptions in a fast-paced medical setting as well as the ability to confidently work alone as required
Highly developed organizational skills and the ability to multitask
Demonstrated communication and customer relations skills
Ability to work in a team based, multi-skilled environment with other hospital services to provide quality patient care
Excellent attendance record
Hours of Work: Must work shifts, weekends and holidays as required. Shifts may be 8 or 12 hours in length.
Start Date
2024-09-30
Salary
36.00-49.21 per hour
Comments
$10,000 Sign On Bonus for successful candidates.
Two vacancies eligible for the sign-on -- Posting # 24-188
Contact
Name
Linda Foley
Display Name
Linda Foley
Address
365 WEST ST
Telephone
519 426 0130
Other Email
Display Date
2024-09-30
Expiry Date
2024-11-30