Sr Medical Laboratory Technologist Anatomical Pathology

- Full-time
- FTE: 1.0 FTE
- Union Status: OPSEU
- Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon-Fri – 7.5 hour day shifts
- Employment Status: Permanent Full-time

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At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

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Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to becoming an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

The Senior Technologist will report and be accountable to the Charge Technologist, Manager and Division Section Head. Performs all duties of a General Duty Technologist and provides supervision and guidance to personnel in technical and troubleshooting tasks. Communicate directly with the Charge Technologist of the section on all matters relating to the on-going effective, efficient and productive activities of the laboratory and assisting with coordination of the day to day services provided by the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory.

Responsibilities





- Competent in performing all the duties and diagnostic functions outlined for general duty Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Assist the Charge Technologist in daily operations by providing technical, procedural and theoretical guidance to general duty technologists as well as administrative tasks as requested, e.g. scheduling, inventory management, day to day workload, assist in evaluating technical performance/competency, etc.
- In collaboration with the Charge, other Seniors, Manager, and/or Pathologist, organize and perform more specialized procedures requiring advanced knowledge, skill and judgment (e.g. validations, verifications, optimizations).
- Resource person in advanced troubleshooting of equipment used in Anatomic Pathology
- Assist in the management of QA activities ensuring compliance and readiness with IQMH, CAP and Accreditation Canada requirement.
- Assist in overseeing day to day workflow assessment
- In collaboration with the Charge Technologist maintain inventory control of reagents and supplies
- Coordinate and participate in the training and teaching of new technologists and technicians, as well as student technologists
- Assist the Charge Technologist in the review and troubleshooting of daily, weekly quality control as well as external proficiency reports




- Assist in maintenance of current policy/process/procedural manuals in the section as well as the departmental safety policies and procedures
- Assist the Charge Technologist in preparation for laboratory accreditation inspection
- Assist the Charge Technologist with method development, evaluation of reagents and instruments as requested
- Comply with established safety regulations and maintain and promote protected working habits among staff
- Performs all testing procedures as per MLT job description.
- Maintain personal continuing education
- Follow code of professional conduct of CSMLS/CMLTO
- Willing and eager to participate in the process of operational changes leading to improved quality patient care and processes.
- Act as a positive role model and assist the Charge Technologist and Manager in change management
- Flexible and co-operative in participating in emergency duty coverage as required

Required qualifications

- C.S.M.L.S general certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology with minimum 5 years’ current laboratory experience and expertise in Pathology and Immunohistochemistry.
- Current professional registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
- Thorough knowledge of advanced level theory and practices relating to Pathology and Immunohistochemistry procedures, special techniques, validation protocols as well equipment and automated instrumentation. Knowledge of grossing techniques and complexities, as well as knowledge of Cytopathology is an asset
- Demonstrates organizational and good interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in data entry and working knowledge of Laboratory Information system
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📌 Sr Medical Laboratory Technologist Anatomical Pathology (Oakville)
🏢 Halton Healthcare
📍 Oakville