Medical Laboratory Technologist - Surgical Pathology

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children’s Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

Open: November 5, 2024

Deadline: December 5, 2024

This position is covered by a collective agreement.

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - Anatomical (Surgical) Pathology

Applications are invited for a Medical Laboratory Technologist position in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine – Anatomical (Surgical) Pathology Laboratory. Assignments may include, but are not limited to; Microtomy, Special Staining, Routine Processing, Decalcification, Frozen Sectioning, Biopsy Gross Dissectioning, & Screening and Interpreting Cytology slides. Staff in the Anatomical (Surgical) Pathology Laboratory may be assigned to London Health Sciences Centre (University Hospital, Victoria Hospital) and St. Joseph’s Health Care as required. This position requires the incumbent to be available to work shifts and on call.

What we offer:

• Regular Full-Time
• Rate of Pay: $36.84 - $50.24 per hour
• Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week
• Health and Dental Benefits & Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Wellness Initiatives

• Current registration or eligible as a Medical Laboratory Technologist with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario with authorization to practice relevant specialties in Laboratory Medicine
• Certification with C.S.M.L.S or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge on Dual trained Cytology - Histology (Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to perform Microtomy
• Ability to work 24/7 shifts
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated accuracy and organizational skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) as well as conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, develop and maintain effective relationships within healthcare teams
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Vision, purpose and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 1400 Nursing, Allied Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.