Medical Laboratory Technologist 1

Location: Toronto

Laboratory sites: Toronto, Thunder Bay, Timmins, Kingston, Ottawa, London, Hamilton, Orillia, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Peterborough

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct standardized medical/clinical tests and procedures for the isolation, quantification, identification, molecular testing and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of clinically significant bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses and associated antibodies.
- Report and relay results to health care providers within acceptable turnaround time (TAT) as published by PHO Laboratory.
- Authorize the release of laboratory test results and discuss test results with clients within the restriction of College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) regulations.
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality as outlined by PHO corporate policies.
- Carry out established quality assurance and control procedures including proficiency testing to ensure quality outcomes.
- Perform review of daily quality control (QC) materials and take appropriate actions to resolve any discrepancies in QC material that falls outside the acceptable ranges.
- Maintain and monitor equipment and supplies to ensure operability.
- Provide direction and guidance to Laboratory Attendants responsible for supporting MLTs and senior staff and assist with training new staff.
- Provide technical assistance to Senior Technologists and Operational Lead in carrying out testing and/or special projects.
- Perform activities to support the laboratory's Quality Management Program and Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH) requirements.
- Perform other duties or projects as assigned.
- Work shifts as scheduled and maintain an acceptable attendance record.

Knowledge and Skills

- A robust working knowledge of and the ability to perform medical laboratory techniques/procedures in a high volume testing laboratory.




- Knowledge of computer applications to utilize standard and laboratory information systems.
- Knowledge of Ontario Laboratory Accreditation requirements to ensure compliance in the conduct of laboratory testing.
- Knowledge of PHO policies and protocols and PHOL code of conduct to ensure confidentiality in the release of test results and discussions with clients.
- Oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with laboratory staff and with health care providers to relay laboratory test results.

Education and Experience

- Mandatory: Certification in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
- Knowledge and the ability to perform medical and/or environmental laboratory techniques/procedures, laboratory safety practices and utilize medical laboratory equipment in the conduct of standardized medical/clinical tests and procedures.

Attributes and Competencies

- Oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with laboratory staff and with health care providers to relay laboratory test results.
- Ability to work independently to solve complex problems, working collaboratively to seek advice and direction in solving problems beyond their scope of practice.

Employment Details

- Duration: Contract (Fixed Term), 0 month(s)
- Hours of Work: Full time, 36.25 hours per week
- Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union
- Compensation Range: $34.58 - $44.34
- Posting Date:
- Closing Date: Applications will be received no later than 11:59pm on the date preceding the closing date as indicated on the Job Requisition.

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📌 Medical Laboratory Technologist 1 (Toronto)
🏢 Ontario Agency For Health Protection And Promotion
📍 Toronto