Medical Laboratory Technologist 1

Medical Laboratory Technologist 1

Location: Toronto Laboratory-661 University

Department

The Role:

We are always looking for talented Medical Laboratory Technologist to fill our contract positions. If you are interested in being considered for future opportunities we encourage you to apply now!

To perform testing and provide accurate and timely reporting of clinical laboratory tests as part of a team of laboratory professionals, within quality policies and technical procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct standardized medical/clinical tests and procedures for the isolation, quantification, identification, molecular testing and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of clinically significant bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses and associated antibodies.
• Report and relay results to health care providers within acceptable turnaround time (TAT) as published by PHO Laboratory.
• Authorize the release of laboratory test results and discuss test results with clients within the restriction of College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) regulations.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality as outlined by PHO corporate policies.
• Carry out established quality assurance and control procedures including proficiency testing to ensure quality outcomes.
• Perform review of daily quality control (QC) materials and take appropriate actions to resolve any discrepancies in QC material that falls outside the acceptable ranges.
• Maintain and monitor equipment and supplies to ensure operability.
• Provide direction and guidance to Laboratory Attendants responsible for supporting MLTs and senior staff and assist with training new staff.
• Provide technical assistance to Senior Technologists and Operational Lead in carrying out testing and/or special projects.
• Perform activities to support the laboratory's Quality Management Program and Institute f