Laboratory Technologist

at  Lakeridge Health

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Laboratory Technologist
Temporary Part Time (16 Months)
Department: Histopathology
Laboratory Services
Days - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Salary: $36.840 - $50.240 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences (CSMLS);
• current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO);
• Recent working experience in a Histopathology Laboratory required;
• Recent Immunohistochemistry experience preferred;
• Current theoretical and technical knowledge in Histology and Immunohistochemistry;
• Must have in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles and instruments and their interrelationships;
• Must have working and technical knowledge of the electronic and/or mechanical equipment necessary to perform routine and specialized testing;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proven problem solving skills, with the ability to recognize problems, identify the cause, create alternatives and determine solutions;
• Able to exercise independent judgement, deductive reasoning with attention to detail;
• Able to work effectively under pressure in emergency situations;
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to assess requests and prioritize them to ensure good and prompt patient care;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health’s comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education sessions;
• Physically capable of performing bending, lifting, turning frequently throughout the

shift to accomplish tasks;

• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health’s comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area;
• Proven good attendance record with capabilities of maintaining this same standard

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performing routine and specialized test procedures in Histopathology including Immunohistochemistry; Validation of testing equipment and methodologies; organizing workflow to maintain performance standards of quantity and quality; observing, troubleshooting and reporting problems with methods, equipment etc. to his/her supervisor; ensuring cleanliness of equipment and immediate work area; following established safety and infection control procedures; participating in student training programs, as required; and performing other duties as assigned.

shift to accomplish tasks;

• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health’s comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area;
• Proven good attendance record with capabilities of maintaining this same standar