Medical Laboratory Technologist
Laboratory
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
Reports to: Manager, Laboratory & Quality Lead
OPSEU
Reason for Posting: New Position
Hours of Work: 12-hour shifts – days, nights & weekends
Rate of Pay: $36.84 to $50.24 per hour plus applicable shift premiums
Join Our Inspired Team! The Opportunity:
We need a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our Laboratory team! Behind every diagnosis, treatment decision, and milestone in a patient’s care journey, CGMH’s laboratory team is making a difference – one sample, test, and result at a time!
As an MLT at CGMH, you will work with cutting-edge technology, solve complex clinical puzzles, and be an essential member of the healthcare team. You will be part of a collaborative team of professionals who are passionate about quality and patient care.
Why Choose Us!
We invest in our Team. As an MLT you will earn $36.84 to $50.24 per hour.
Beyond your hourly wage you will also enjoy:
- Access to funding to support education that you want to pursue.
- Join HOOPP a defined benefit contribution pension plan.
- Time away from work matters. This position would earn 3 weeks vacation or 6% vacation in lieu.
- Your health and wellness are important. We offer 14% in lieu of benefits (or HOOPP + 12%).
- At this time this opportunity is scheduled 12-hour shifts.
As the successful applicant, you will do the following:
- Perform core laboratory testing across Hematology, Chemistry, Transfusion Medicine, Limited Microbiology and Specimen Procurement/Processing.
- Receive, assess, process, and prioritize specimens, ensuring accurate patient identification, specimen integrity, and appropriate test order verification.
- Operate, maintain and calibrate laboratory analyzers and equipment in accordance with established procedures and manufacturer requirements. Recognizes, troubleshoots and communicates equipment/reagent related malfunctions and initiates appropriate remedial action in a timely manner.
- Perform quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing activities; identify trends or issues and initiate appropriate corrective action.
- Interpret, verify, and report laboratory results accurately and in a timely manner, including recognizing and communicating critical values according to policy.
- Support safe transfusion practices by performing blood bank testing, issuing blood products, and following established transfusion medicine procedures.
- Collect blood specimens when required, including venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures, while maintaining patient safety, comfort, and confidentiality. Procures and labels laboratory specimens in accordance with established protocols.
- Document testing, maintenance, quality activities, incidents, and corrective actions clearly and accurately in the appropriate systems.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, laboratory colleagues, and other healthcare professionals by sharing relevant information, clarifying test requirements, communicating critical and urgent results, supporting interdisciplinary problem-solving, and contributing to coordinated, timely, high-quality patient care.
- Support laboratory inventory management by monitoring supplies, reagents, and blood products; identifying shortages and communicating supply needs, including liaising with Canadian Blood Services as required to manage blood product inventory and support uninterrupted laboratory operations.
- Follow Accreditation Canada requirements, applicable legislation, professional standards, and organizational policies to support safe, high-quality, and compliant laboratory services.
- Organizes their time to collect, assay and report patient results in a timely manner and produces quality results while meeting defined turn around times.
- Acts as a point of reference and resource for Medical Laboratory Assistants.
- Participates in Quality Assurance activities.
What You’ll Bring
Required
- MLT with CSMLS Certification and registration with CMLTO. Please note: We will also consider MLT students and new graduates actively pursuing CSMLS certification.
- Licensed to practice in the areas of Hematology, Chemistry, Transfusion Medicine, Specimen Procurement/Processing, and Limited Microbiology.
Preferred
- Previous experience in a hospital-based core laboratory environment
- Experience with Quality Management Systems
- Experience with Meditech Expanse
- Phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities and turnaround times.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with physicians, nurses, laboratory colleagues, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Ability to adapt to changing workflows, new technology, process improvements, and future laboratory service needs.
Alignment with our Values
We are committed to our values:
Be Kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction
Support Each Other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients
Lead by Example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism
Keep Growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs
Any successful candidate will need to live these values on a day to day basis.
Join Tomorrow’s Team Today: Shape the Future of Care in South Georgian Bay at CGMH!
Today CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving 74,000+ residents and 3.5M annual visitors. With a team of 1,200+ dedicated professionals, we deliver high‑quality care across emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, mental health, and more.
Tomorrow’s Hospital is under Development and are working towards an opening day in 2033. Joining our team now means you have input on the Hospital’s design, workflows, and equipment. Learn more here.
Learn more about our Strategic Plan here.
Ready to Apply?
Apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume in PDF or Word format. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to reviewing your application.
We are here to support you. If you have any questions or concerns during the recruitment process, including related to accessibility, please reach out to People Services at [email protected]
