Medical Laboratory Technologist

at  Grand River Hospital

At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.
Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.
We currently have two part-time opportunities for Medical Laboratory Technologist in the Core Lab (Chemistry, Hematology, and Transfusion Medicine).

• Perform procedures related to analytical testing of patient samples under limited supervision. Tests are conducted manually or on automated equipment
• Assist in the maintenance of the work station. Perform the required daily and weekly routine preventative maintenance on equipment, according to the established protocol, and documents these results.
• Read and understand relevant procedure and policy manuals.
• Perform all quality control procedures and basic troubleshooting whenever results are beyond allowable limits according to established protocol. Report unresolved problems to the supervising technologist.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of tests and instruments and observe and report malfunctions of equipment to the designated technical staff.
• Document and report (or call) completed results according to the established protocol and maintain proper records.
• Prepare reagents for tests as required.
• Be knowledgeable in safety practices, and follow safe procedures at all times.
• Exhibit ability to prioritize work and respond to urgent unpredictable demands for STAT testing. Consult with peers, senior, manager or Pathologist when appropriate relative to abnormal results, panic results or other concerns.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel – includes basic interpretation of laboratory test results and explanations of limitations of the test procedure.
• Knowledgeable in the use of the Laboratory Information System
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.