Registered Technologist, Lab
About the role
Registered Technologist, Permanent Full-Time
Laboratory - Histology & Cytology
Marotta Family Hospital, St. Catharines
Hours of work: 1.0 FTE
Union: OPSEU
Position Objective
Functioning as a collaborative team player, the Medical Laboratory Technologist (Histology/Cytology) will support staff in delivering high-quality laboratory services to assist physicians and other health care providers in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. This includes performing laboratory testing according to legislative requirements in histology and cytology, including specimen handling, processing, and staining. The successful candidate will focus on continuous monitoring and improvement of practices to meet or exceed patient and client needs while supporting the Niagara Health mission, vision, and values and providing safe, competent patient care. The home site for this position will be the Marotta Family Hospital, with a requirement to work at two or more sites.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology or Diagnostic Cytotechnologist program
- Current registration as a Medical Laboratory Technologist with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario, with license to practice in relevant specialties (Histology/Cytology)
- Minimum of two years of related clinical laboratory experience in histology and cytology in a hospital environment within the past five years
- Current knowledge and experience with preparation, testing and reporting a variety of non-gynecology specimens
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in histology specimen processing, grossing, embedding, microtomy, tissue staining, and cytology specimen preparation and testing
- Applies knowledge, skills, judgment, and competencies required for safe, independent, and inter-disciplinary practice in accordance with professional standards outlined by the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario and related professional associations
- Applies Niagara Health values and professional and practice standards to patient care, service, and teamwork
- Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education, and relevant practical experience in problem-solving
- Working knowledge of computers, Laboratory Information Systems, and other hospital systems
- Consistent and regular attendance is required
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please visit our careers page by 11:59pm October 5, 2025 and submit an application through eRecruit. (Reference Job Posting #41679) Please note - you will need to create an eRecruit profile to apply.
At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.
About Niagara Health System
Niagara Health is on a bold new journey to create a healthier Niagara.
Our CORE values inspire us to be EXTRAORDINARY: Compassion in Action, Driven by Optimism, Achieving Ambitious Results.
We are a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based services. Our team is made up of more than 4,800 employees, 600 physicians and 850 volunteers who we count on to deliver extraordinary caring to every person, every time.
We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to more than 450,000 residents across Niagara, including Acute Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Complex Care, Emergency and Urgent Care, Kidney Care, Long-Term Care, Mental Health and Addictions, Stroke Care and Surgical Care.
Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of our team's commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. As a community-based academic centre, teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership are propelling us as we imagine a healthier Niagara.
For the second straight year, Niagara Health has been selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers. The annual competition, organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers, recognizes employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
Registered Technologist, Lab
About the role
Registered Technologist, Permanent Full-Time
Laboratory - Histology & Cytology
Marotta Family Hospital, St. Catharines
Hours of work: 1.0 FTE
Union: OPSEU
Position Objective
Functioning as a collaborative team player, the Medical Laboratory Technologist (Histology/Cytology) will support staff in delivering high-quality laboratory services to assist physicians and other health care providers in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. This includes performing laboratory testing according to legislative requirements in histology and cytology, including specimen handling, processing, and staining. The successful candidate will focus on continuous monitoring and improvement of practices to meet or exceed patient and client needs while supporting the Niagara Health mission, vision, and values and providing safe, competent patient care. The home site for this position will be the Marotta Family Hospital, with a requirement to work at two or more sites.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology or Diagnostic Cytotechnologist program
- Current registration as a Medical Laboratory Technologist with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario, with license to practice in relevant specialties (Histology/Cytology)
- Minimum of two years of related clinical laboratory experience in histology and cytology in a hospital environment within the past five years
- Current knowledge and experience with preparation, testing and reporting a variety of non-gynecology specimens
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in histology specimen processing, grossing, embedding, microtomy, tissue staining, and cytology specimen preparation and testing
- Applies knowledge, skills, judgment, and competencies required for safe, independent, and inter-disciplinary practice in accordance with professional standards outlined by the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario and related professional associations
- Applies Niagara Health values and professional and practice standards to patient care, service, and teamwork
- Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education, and relevant practical experience in problem-solving
- Working knowledge of computers, Laboratory Information Systems, and other hospital systems
- Consistent and regular attendance is required
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please visit our careers page by 11:59pm October 5, 2025 and submit an application through eRecruit. (Reference Job Posting #41679) Please note - you will need to create an eRecruit profile to apply.
At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.
About Niagara Health System
Niagara Health is on a bold new journey to create a healthier Niagara.
Our CORE values inspire us to be EXTRAORDINARY: Compassion in Action, Driven by Optimism, Achieving Ambitious Results.
We are a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based services. Our team is made up of more than 4,800 employees, 600 physicians and 850 volunteers who we count on to deliver extraordinary caring to every person, every time.
We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to more than 450,000 residents across Niagara, including Acute Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Complex Care, Emergency and Urgent Care, Kidney Care, Long-Term Care, Mental Health and Addictions, Stroke Care and Surgical Care.
Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of our team's commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. As a community-based academic centre, teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership are propelling us as we imagine a healthier Niagara.
For the second straight year, Niagara Health has been selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers. The annual competition, organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers, recognizes employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.