Registered Technologist - Toronto, Canada - Scarborough Health Network

Description

Across our three hospitals

and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada's most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America's largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. Learn more at

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Workplace Health and Safety department.

The completion of this online form serves as your application and will be used to determine if you meet the requirements of this position. Please ensure that you have provided all pertinent information necessary to be considered for this vacancy by the close date.

Reporting to Manager of Laboratory, the Registered Technologist will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating patient care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centered care environment. Duties will include processing lab specimens, testing, updating patient records, documentation of procedures and test results, and maintenance and stocking of work area. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Current Certification with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) registration

• Cytology experience

• Histology experience preferred

• Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community

• Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgment

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position

• Exposure to Lean principles, an understanding of methodologies and tools and a commitment to the use of these in support of providing the best healthcare experience possible to our patients

• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area

• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public

• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN′s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation

• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards

• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community

• Excellent work performance and attendance.