Medical Laboratory Technologist, Pathology

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Our Laboratory Services Department uses state of the art equipment, technology and processes to collect and test clinical specimens in order to obtain information about the health of our patients so that our inter-professional teams can diagnose, treat and prevent disease.

Our Medical Laboratory Technologists assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing tests on tissue, blood and other body fluids.

Are you a Medical Laboratory Technologist registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario? Are you able to interact effectively with Physicians and team members? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, we invite you to read the details below and apply to this exciting career opportunity at Humber River Health.

Employment Status: Part Time Hours of Work: Available to work Monday - Friday day shifts (e.g. 6 am-2 pm, 7 am- 3pm and/or 8 am- 4 pm), may also include rotating shifts, including weekends and commitment of hours as per collective agreement - subject to change as per operational needs & Article HRH 2 - Management Rights

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site - subject to change as per Article HRH 2 - Management RightsLabour Group: OPSEU 577Reporting Relationship: Manager, Laboratory ServicesHourly Rate: $36.84 - 50.24

Position Responsibilities:

• Routine Histology to include specimen grossing, microtomy, special stains, Immunohistochemistry, frozen sections, specimen bookings and attending needle biopsies, and other rotating duties as needed.
• Instrument maintenance and quality control.
• Possible Cytology specimen preparation.
• Can be assigned /trained in other Laboratory Disciplines

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Current registration as General Medical Laboratory Technologist or Histology/Cytology specialty with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
• Successful passing of Clinical Skill Tests required
• 3-5 years of recent Clinical Pathology experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively alone or with all team members, including co-workers, physicians and other health care team members.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do - and to address systemic barriers - we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

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