Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) Talent Pool

Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) Talent Pool

If you are interested in expanding your career path in Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) with an organization that values its people as the foundation of everything it does and everything it aspires to be, apply to join the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) team today!

We are looking to hire Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) to meet current and upcoming needs at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC). Candidates who apply to one of these positions will be placed on an eligibility list of qualified candidates and matched to hospital units in need. Both recent graduates and experienced professionals are encouraged to apply! Please indicate your areas of preference in your cover letter.

Areas of Opportunity:

• Core Clinical Chemistry Lab
• Laboratory
• Immunohematology Lab
• Histology Lab
• Microbiology Lab

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Starting 3 weeks vacation
• Pension program with matching employer contribution
• Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
• Learning fund for educational development

What You’ll Do:

Responsible to the Charge Technologist(s) in the Area(s) in which they are working and to the Laboratory Manager(s) for performing a variety of routine tests in the various specialty areas of the Laboratory (e.g. Core Lab, Microbiology, Histology, etc.). When requested, takes charge of other areas during the absence of the regular Senior or Charge Technologists.

This can be challenging, but it is also rewarding. At PRHC, you will have the support you need from our team to be confident and capable in your ability to provide exceptional care.

If you are ready to contribute to PRHC achieving our vision of exceeding the expectations of our patients and families every day, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Bring:

• General: General Medical Laboratory Technologist certification by Canadian Society of Laboratory Medical Science (CSMLS) or equivalent.
• Holds current Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) registration in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
• Recent Hospital experience preferred.
• Core: Recent Hospital Laboratory (Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry) experience preferred (within 3 years).
• Histology: Previous recent experience in microtomy, embedding and general histology duties preferred (within 3 years).
• Microbiology: Recent Microbiology bench experience preferred (within 3 years).

Who You Are:

• Computer skills are essential - knowledge of EPIC and Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and co-operatively with all levels of staff, patients, physicians, external regulatory bodies and the public.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills are important for interaction with patients and staff.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills are required to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional manner under stressful conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment and hours of work to meet patient needs.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and use good judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated good ability to maintain attendance.
• Possess good concentration skills.
• This position involves sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Must have good teamwork skills and promote a positive attitude within the team.
• Demonstrated ability to keep up to date technically and apply that knowledge to the position.

The PRHC Difference:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. Our regional hospital is located in Peterborough, Ontario, a 90-minute drive northeast of Toronto. With a capacity of 494 beds and more than 3000 healthcare professionals, staff and volunteers, PRHC has one of the busiest emergency departments in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, mental health and vascular surgery, with many opportunities in a variety of areas.

We wouldn't be the hospital we are today without our people and nothing is more important to us than our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.

At PRHC, we value the ongoing learning and development of our people. When you decide to join PRHC, you are immediately eligible to apply to our education reimbursement fund for additional learning you decide to pursue.

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment that provides a forum to share knowledge, to learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers. You will also be part of a culture that recognizes and rewards the achievements of its people and supports staff health and wellness. Finally, you will work at a hospital that is dedicated to ensuring our team has the resources they need. To this end, we have recently installed state-of-the-art technology including a new MRI machine and other diagnostic imaging equipment.

Life in Peterborough:

Technologists and Technicians at PRHC enjoy competitive pay (the same rate you would receive in the GTA!) but also enjoy a substantially lower cost of living and a naturally beautiful place to live. Peterborough is known as the gateway to Kawartha cottage country and relocating here will allow you to enjoy a wonderful work-life balance, with access to beautiful parks, trails and the Trent-Severn Waterway. We have a lively, creative downtown core, as well as quick access to the GTA Highway 407 east extension. Some of our staff enjoy biking to work, others use their days off to paddleboard, canoe, or take a short drive to a lake.

Our Commitment:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources in your application form.

While the Health Centre appreciates your expression of interest in this position(s), only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified. In the case of unionized positions, the Health Centre will consider internal applicants first, in accordance with the Collective Agreement.