Medical Laboratory Technologist - CVH Histology

Job Description

Functioning as a team player, contributes to the promotion and treatment of health conditions by performance and interpretation of diagnostic laboratory tests, ensuring optimum patient care.

Contribute to safe, quality care by:

• Accessioning of specimens and gross dissection/dictation of small uncomplicated specimens.
• Under the supervision of a Pathologist prepares surgical specimens for frozen sectioning examination.
• Performs embedding techniques and microtomy to produce acceptable quality slides.
• Performs manual and automated routine and special stains including immunohistochemistry as required.

What must you have?

• Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) General Diploma from a recognized school of Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
• Current experience in Histology (embedding, microtomy, routine and special staining) required.

What else do you bring?

• Experience with gross dissection preferred.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry an asset.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• Previous experience within the Medical Laboratory Technologist classification.

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.