Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) (OPSEU)

Job description
Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land Acknowledgement

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who You Are
• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Closing Date: September 18, 2024

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will work in the Histology department with proven ability to work in the Immunohistochemistry area across multiple equipment platforms.

What You Bring To Oak Valley Health
• Member of the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
• Minimum two years recent histology experience required
• Well developed technical skills in Histology including: embedding, microtomy, frozen section, and special stains required
• Proven ability to microscopically assess renal biopsies for adequacy is an asset
• Technical training, skill and experience operating automated IHC/ISH platforms required
• Ability to select the appropriate control materials for IHC/ISH and special stains required
• Well developed skills to microscopically assess IHC control sections for quality assurance purposes required
• Experience with a Laboratory Information System required: Meditech experience an asset
• Experience with a pathology specimen Tracking system required
• Proven ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work well within a team.
• Strong customer service focus and job commitment
• Demonstrates a positive and professional outlook in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule

The successful candidate must be available to work Monday to Friday 7.5 hour shifts. This position is a job share role - start times 5:00am, 6:30am, 7:00am, 7:30am, 8:00am. Please note schedules may change based on operational needs.

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation

OPSEU07

Range

$36.84 - $50.24

Who We Are

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI. Read more