Medical Laboratory Technologist - Histology/Cytology

at  William Osler Health System

Company Description
One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.
At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!
Job Description

Accountabilities:

• Accessions specimens; investigates non-conformances on irretrievable specimens prior to processing and according to laboratory protocols
• Grossing of specimens which includes examining, describing, dissecting, and measuring of small and small/big gross surgical specimens of varying tissue types
• Embeds processed tissue; checks embedding log and investigates errors/discrepancies
• Cuts paraffin wax tissue blocks using microtome; makes, labels, stains and cover slips slides as appropriate
• Operation and maintenance of IHC stainers and other equipment
• Frozen sections
• Correlates cut slides to tissue blocks
• Cuts deeper levels as required
• Files and archives slides and blocks
• Assist with MLA duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical laboratory technologist with CSMLS certification
• Minimum five years recent experience in general histology in a hospital setting
• Immunohistochemistry experience is preferred
• Current registration with CMLTO in good standing
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Comfortable dealing with surgical and autopsy specimens and the deceased
• Strong medical terminology is required
• Strong multi-tasking, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to be a team player; able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of LabLion, Meditech, Paradigm and other Microsoft Office computer system would be an asset
• Must demonstrate Osler’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work ethic
• Required to travel between and work at all Osler sites
  Additional Information
  Hours: Currently Days/Evenings/Nights, including weekends and statutory holidays and must be available to attend Osler sites after hours and during emergencies (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Please refer the Job description for details