Medical Laboratory Technologist (Full-time Permanent)

Description

Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) Medical Laboratory Technologists work within a fast-paced team environment and ensure quality patient care is provided across all disciplines. This exciting role offers a variety of working environments including frontline opportunities to engage with patients throughout the hospital and also to perform integral behind the scenes components of patient care.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation frontloaded
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes basic life insurance, short/long-term disability coverage, and voluntary custom options
• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!
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Qualifications

• Current valid registration with the CMLTO, with the specialties of Hematology, Transfusion Science, Biochemistry, and Microbiology listed
  • Histology specialty is preferred but not required
• Successful completion of an accredited MLT training program
• Successful completion of the CSMLS national exam or the CAMPLR national exam under the MLT Core Lab and Clinical Microbiology examination bundle or the MLT General bundle
• Must have successfully passed all disciplines as outlined
• Previous experience in the laboratory disciplines and phlebotomy an asset
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Reliable attendance record

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.