Medical laboratory technologist

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• Combined laboratory and X-ray technology

Work setting

• Hospital medical laboratories

Tasks

• Collect blood, tissue or other samples from patients
• Examine the results of the tests
• Prepare tissue sections for microscopic examinations
• Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
• Clean and maintain medical laboratory and laboratory equipment
• Collect tissue specimens for chemical analysis and record findings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)

Area of specialization

• General medical technology

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Shift
• To be determined

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Wellness program

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers