Medical Laboratory Technician (Laboratory Medicine)
About the role
Overview
The Lab Technician contributes to the overall efficiency of Lab Medicine by ensuring effective patient focused care. This position is responsible for providing clerical and technical support in the various areas of Lab Medicine such as Pathology, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology/ Immunohaematology, Microbiology, Cytology and Specimen Procurement.
The Lab Technician works in collaboration with hospital systems to provide optimal patient-centered care whilst procuring blood. They demonstrate compassion and prioritize care for multiple patients while ensuring each patient’s needs are met in a timely manner.
The clerical, technical and quality assurance responsibilities of this position include: positive patient identification, procuring specimens, accessioning samples, preparing specimens for analysis, storing and disposing of specimens, maintaining records and observing principles of data security and patient confidentiality.
The Lab Technician rotates through assigned work areas, which include Pathology, Cytology, Microbiology/Send-outs, Order Entry/Specimen Accessioning, and Phlebotomy.
Education
- Lab Assistant Diploma required;or completion of first year Canadian Medical Laboratory Science (MLT) program required
- OSMT and/or CSMLS certificate preferred.
Qualifications
- Competency and experience with Blood Procurement is mandatory.
- Previous experience as a Laboratory Technician in a hospital setting preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in blood collection (including challenging procurement) and ECG Practices preferred.
- Experience with processing specimens, operating laboratory instruments preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize tasks/responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to function in a diverse work environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education.
- Good attendance and work record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
About Michael Garron Hospital
Nestled in the heart of East Toronto, Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is a vibrant community teaching hospital serving more than 400,000 people in 22 distinct neighbourhoods. For more than 90 years, MGH has delivered high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services to families along the continuum of care, from welcoming a new life to facing end-of-life.
MGH is a full-service hospital with strong community and research partners. MGH is a proud member of East Toronto Health Partners, the Ontario Health Team serving East Toronto.
In 2010, MGH was the first hospital to make the Great Place to Work Institute's best workplaces in Canada list. More recently, MGH was named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2023. A benchmark for workplace best practices, this is the sixth consecutive year the hospital has received this recognition.
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In order to keep our social media platforms a safe space, we ask users to follow these guidelines: tehn.ca/SocialMedia.
Medical Laboratory Technician (Laboratory Medicine)
About the role
Overview
The Lab Technician contributes to the overall efficiency of Lab Medicine by ensuring effective patient focused care. This position is responsible for providing clerical and technical support in the various areas of Lab Medicine such as Pathology, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology/ Immunohaematology, Microbiology, Cytology and Specimen Procurement.
The Lab Technician works in collaboration with hospital systems to provide optimal patient-centered care whilst procuring blood. They demonstrate compassion and prioritize care for multiple patients while ensuring each patient’s needs are met in a timely manner.
The clerical, technical and quality assurance responsibilities of this position include: positive patient identification, procuring specimens, accessioning samples, preparing specimens for analysis, storing and disposing of specimens, maintaining records and observing principles of data security and patient confidentiality.
The Lab Technician rotates through assigned work areas, which include Pathology, Cytology, Microbiology/Send-outs, Order Entry/Specimen Accessioning, and Phlebotomy.
Education
- Lab Assistant Diploma required;or completion of first year Canadian Medical Laboratory Science (MLT) program required
- OSMT and/or CSMLS certificate preferred.
Qualifications
- Competency and experience with Blood Procurement is mandatory.
- Previous experience as a Laboratory Technician in a hospital setting preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in blood collection (including challenging procurement) and ECG Practices preferred.
- Experience with processing specimens, operating laboratory instruments preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize tasks/responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to function in a diverse work environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education.
- Good attendance and work record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
About Michael Garron Hospital
Nestled in the heart of East Toronto, Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is a vibrant community teaching hospital serving more than 400,000 people in 22 distinct neighbourhoods. For more than 90 years, MGH has delivered high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services to families along the continuum of care, from welcoming a new life to facing end-of-life.
MGH is a full-service hospital with strong community and research partners. MGH is a proud member of East Toronto Health Partners, the Ontario Health Team serving East Toronto.
In 2010, MGH was the first hospital to make the Great Place to Work Institute's best workplaces in Canada list. More recently, MGH was named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2023. A benchmark for workplace best practices, this is the sixth consecutive year the hospital has received this recognition.
Social Media Community Guidelines: We welcome discussion on our social media platforms and encourage users to engage in a kind and considerate way.
In order to keep our social media platforms a safe space, we ask users to follow these guidelines: tehn.ca/SocialMedia.