Medical Laboratory Technologist

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The Alexandra Marine & General Hospital in Goderich is seeking a casual Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) to join their dedicated lab team.

About AMGH

The Laboratory at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) provides Lab services to Inpatients and Emergency clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are a proud partner of the InterHospital Laboratory Partnership (IHLP).

Our Laboratory provides the following services:

• Core Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation and Immunohematology (Blood Bank) testing
• Infant Hearing Screening services for newborns
• Microbiology (performed at Stratford General Hospital)
• Pathology and Cytology (performed at Stratford General Hospital)
• Point of Care Testing Coordination and Management
• Referral Lab services
• Specimen Collection

Outpatient Blood Work

Lab services for pre-op, AMGH hospital clinics, and pre-arranged outpatient clients are provided Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Qualifications:

• General MLT (CSMLS)
• Current active registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• One year of technical experience is preferred. New graduates encouraged to apply

Required Skills:

• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, on call, and statutory holidays
• Ability to handle stressful situations and changing priorities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
• Able to maintain an effective working relationship with patients, physicians, hospital staff and the public.
• Able to perform phlebotomy and capillary collections on both adults and children.
• Computer literate and with demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft Office applications and Hospital/Laboratory Information Systems.
• Customer focused and track record of positive patient relations
• Consistently meets attendance expectations, demonstrating reliability and commitment to scheduled shifts
• Demonstrate knowledge and sound judgement as it pertains to patient and staff safety.
• Demonstrated interest in lifelong learning.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Keyboarding and data entry skills
• Perform duties in blood bank, chemistry, haematology, coagulation, urinalysis and other duties as assigned.
• Perform quality control preventative maintenance procedures.
• Professional demeanour and excellent attendance are required
• Required to troubleshoot equipment when necessary
• Some lifting required, less than 20 kg
• Well organized

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation.

NOTE: Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

Personal information is collected under FIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment and if hired, the information collected may be incorporated into your personnel file and used and disclosed for the purpose of administering your employment. AMGH is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. We thank all candidates who submit their application.

Choosing AMGH as your employer opens the door to many professional development opportunities and training supports. Applicants may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs.