Non Registered Technologist

Calling aspiring Medical Lab Technologists! Are you looking to grow your career in Laboratory Medicine while completing the CMLTO registration process? The Hospital for Sick Children is seeking individuals with a desire to kickstart their careers to join us as Non-Registered Technologists.

The Non-Registered Technologist performs and is responsible for a variety of laboratory tests and procedures and acts in accordance with the mission, vision, values and goals of the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) and those of the Hospital, under direct oversight of a CMLTO registered Medical Laboratory Technologist and/or Medical/Scientific staff. They will support a 24 hour / 7 days a week operations working all shifts on a rotational basis including weekends and holidays as scheduled. The non-registered Medical Lab Technologist will work in the Clinical Molecular Diagnostics Laboratorywithin the Division Pathology.

The Division of Pathology and Clinical Molecular Diagnostics at the Hospital of Sick children combines the analysis of cellular and molecular abnormalities underlying disease processes to deliver timely and life-changing diagnostic results. The Clinical Molecular Diagnostics lab is at the forefront of cancer diagnostics, employing advanced methods including next-generation sequencing and methylation arrays to identify genetic and epigenetic changes that drive patients’ cancers. These tests are critical for providing accurate diagnoses and selection of the most effective treatments. As a valued team member, you will play a critical role in the Division’s efforts to improve patient outcomes using precision oncology.

Here’s What You’ll Love:

• A comprehensive total compensation package that includes a premium payment program up to a maximum of $2,500 for eligible employees
• A commitment to continuing education and professional development through DPLM’s Laboratory Professional Certification Reimbursement Program as well as several programs and resources through the Learning Institute.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• A focus on employee wellnesswith our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A culture of safety for both the patient and staff
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you’ll be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

• Strictly follow standard operating procedures
• Rotate through all areas of the laboratory as assigned
• Prioritizes own workload to ensure efficiency and timely results.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Prepare and issue of samples/product/specimen
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and records of testing
• Practice and perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures with accurately and precisely within defined time expectations (TATs)
• Recognize failure, troubleshoot, take remedial action, and document action, within their scope of practice, as required
• Report failures, issues & action taken to immediate supervisor
• Assess results against diagnosis to ensure relevant results correspond with known patient data, as appropriate
• Recognize abnormal and critical results, and takes appropriate actions according to the established SOP, as required.
• Follow inventory control system and communicate status to ensure availability of adequate reagents and supplies
• Participate in the development, implementation and support of the policies, processes and procedures within the Quality System to support the effective operation of DPLM
• Follow health and safety procedures as per DPLM and Hospital guidelines.
• Understands the practice and theory of quality control (discipline specific) in Laboratory Medicine.
• Perform quality control and documents control results
• Review and monitor daily QC results
• Recognize unusual quality control results, take remedial action and document outcome
• Report ongoing or unresolved QC issues to immediate supervisor

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Bachelor of Science and/or diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with Genetics background.
• Bachelor of Science MLS or equivalent with Genetics background
• Previous job-related experience required: Molecular Genetics Laboratory Technologist or technician experience an asset.
• Demonstrated intent to become registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) as a Medical Lab Technologist (Genetics)
• Experience with paediatrics is an asset
• Solid computer skills
• Relevant special technical skills
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated customer service orientation and ability to relate well to others
• Strong organization skills and ability to work well under pressure and prioritize
• Critical thinking skills, highly accurate

Employment Type

Temporary

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of patients, families and staff. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our patients, families and our staff. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded.

How to Apply

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