Registered Lab Technologist

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

The Medical Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for processing, embedding, cutting thick and thin sections, staining thick and thin sections, obtaining images using the electron microscope and managing the image files pertaining to electron microscopy cases.  his role requires meticulous attention to ultrastructural detail. The candidate may be asked to perform a practical test or tests to assess their technical abilities.

Monday to Friday days

This position is temporary until March 2027

1. Current Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
2. Successful completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist certification program(Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences)
3. Current (minimum 3 years) experience in all aspects of Electron Microscopy
4. Knowledge of the Meditech Laboratory Information system would be an asset
5. Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
6.  Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and improving individual competence, as well as contributing to the education and development of students, residents and co-workers
7. Demonstrated troubleshooting skills;  including error identification, troubleshooting, resolution and follow-up
8. Computer skills including Epic and Microsoft office applications
9. Excellent communication, organization and problem solving skills

Hamilton Health Sciences 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 and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  

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 Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an 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 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement