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Unit Summary

The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by the Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare. The program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into health care for the benefit of the community, and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science.

Position Summary

The position reports to the Special Hematology Manager or designate. The Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) is responsible for performing Hematology tests and procedures in accordance with the HRLMP policies and procedures. This testing includes but is not exclusive to: Hematology morphology, bedside BM preparation, special stains, and cell markers utilizing flow cytometry technology. The MLT is expected to operate and maintain laboratory equipment, perform quality control and assurance procedures, participate in the implementation of new methodology and evaluations and demonstrate a commitment to continuing education. In addition, the MLT will display courtesy and tact with peers, patients, the public and other hospital staff. Must be prepared to contribute when required with additional tasks such as teaching, method evaluation, technical writing, quality assurance projects, safety etc.

Schedule Work Hours

days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

• Excellent communication, organizational and problem- solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and improving individual competence, as well as contributing to the education and development of students and co-workers
• Current Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• Computer skills in Order Entry, Data Entry and Reporting
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Hematology morphology
• Successful completion of an accredited MLT program
• Flow cytometry/special stain experience and knowledge of bedside marrow preparation technique

Job

Technician/Technologist

Primary Location

Ontario-Hamilton

This position will be located at

Juravinski Hospital

Organization

LAB HEMATOLOGY

Status

Regular

Hours per week

37.5

Number of Openings

1

Union Code

OPSEU Local 273

Minimum Salary

32.9400

Maximum Salary

44.1700

Post Date

Jul 12, 2023, 11:00:00 PM

Jul 19, 2023, 10:59:00 PM

Guidelines

Hamilton Health fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All Internal applicants may apply online through the Careers website or by submitting a Competition Application Form. External applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 1-877-667-2700 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during the interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

• Article 2.07 and Article 13 – PIPSC RT Collective Agreement
• Article 10.7 (d) – ONA Collective Agreement
• Article 30 (k) – CUPE Collective Agreement
• Article 13.01 (b) (ii) – OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
• Article 14.04 – OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement