Registered Lab Technologist

Under general supervision and direction, the Medical Laboratory Technologist performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures accurately, efficiently, and safely in accordance with HRLMP policies and procedures. These include but are not exclusive to: the performance of clinical chemistry, immunology and red cell disorder testing, perform quality control procedures, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, participate in the development and implementation of new methodology and demonstrate a commitment to continuing education . The MLT will be utilizing a diversity of instrumentation including; gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, radioimmunoassay, and immunofluorescence assays. In addition to specimen testing the MLT will perform additional tasks as required. These include but are not limited to: teaching, training, method evaluation, technical writing, quality assurance projects and safety projects. This position may involve rotation between the Hamilton General Hospital and McMaster Children’s Hospital.

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist certification program(Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences)
• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
• Technical knowledge of the principals and techniques of any of clinical chemistry, immunology, red cell disorder or hemoglobin protein testing methods.
• Minimum 1 year experience in clinical chemistry/immunology/hemoglobin protein testing within the last 3 years is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality control as it relates to clinical chemistry
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills; including error identification, troubleshooting, resolution and follow-up
• Demonstrated knowledge of role and responsibility of an MLT in a Quality Management System
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication, organization and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated high degree of self motivation and organization
• Computer skills including EPIC and Microsoft office applications
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and improving individual competence, as well as contributing to the education and development of students, residents and co-workers