Medical Laboratory Technologist

Description:

Accountabilities:

• Performs and provides microscopic interpretation of gram stains, TB stains and other differentiating stains
• Operation and maintenance of the microbiology analyzers and equipment
• Identifies, interprets and reports significant findings from infection control surveillance swabs and clinical specimens
• Knowledge and/or experience of blood cultures, rapid diagnostic kits and PCR
• Report significant findings and reportable diseases to the appropriate health care providers (e.g. physician, infection control practitioners, public health unit, etc.)
• Validation of inventory, supplies and new products
• Recognition, isolation, and identification of significant organisms; performs sensitivity testing
• Disposes of biohazard waste according to protocols
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Medical laboratory technologist with CSMLS certification
• Minimum two years recent experience in a hospital microbiology setting
• Current registration with CMLTO in good standing
• Ability to recognize microorganisms using colonial and cellular morphology (gram stains)
• Distinguish colours and recognize smells pertinent to organism identification
• Familiar with serological and biochemical reactions that aid in identification of microorganisms
• Working knowledge of specimen set-up protocols and processing in microbiology
• Must be authorized to practice in the CMLTO specialty microbiology
• Strong multi-tasking, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proven ability to be a team player; strong interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work ethic
• May be required to travel between and work at all Osler sites