Laboratory Technologist

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

Hours: Up to 28 hours per week, Days will vary Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm (no evenings or weekends required)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform tests without direct supervision, in accordance with the established procedures outlined in the laboratory procedure manuals
• Communicate accurate results to the physician in charge or to the appropriate nursing staff, documenting verbal reports
• Set-up, shut down and perform regular maintenance procedures as well as update the charts, trouble-shoot and repair analyzers
• Perform urinalysis including microscopic examination of sediment
• Conduct manual laboratory tests (e.g., pregnancy test, occult blood test)
• Perform quality control on laboratory tests, review/evaluate results and resolve any issues before patient samples are analyzed and results reported
• Ensure each specimen sent to the lab is properly labelled and follow up to provide coaching/training if necessary
• Confirm that samples meet the requirements for specific tests
• Perform venipunctures on patients and assist with venipuncture training
• Prepare samples for testing (both on-site and referred out) and determine which samples are referred to an outside laboratory and which reference laboratory to use
• Collect data for evaluation of new methodology
• Maintain and file daily log charts, worksheet records and statistical records
• Order supplies such as analyzer reagents, QC material and other consumables as needed
• Maintain monthly statistical records on quality control, maintenance, test numbers
• Supervise Lab Assistant students
• Operate within the established standards of the Ontario Laboratory Accreditation (OLA)

• 3 years of Community College in Medical Laboratory Technology (minimum of biochemistry and hematology)
• 1-2 years’ experience in a hospital or private laboratory
• Member in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• Current knowledge of relevant lab testing, lab techniques, methods, procedures and analyzers
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Solid understanding of, and commitment to, quality assurance and quality management
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritize workload and manage time effectively

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.