Sinai Health Looking for Medical Laboratory Technologist – Microbiology at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care. Since 5, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

Sinai Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce, at all levels of the organization, that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know through the Accommodation Phone Line at –0, ext. 0, or email HiringProcessAccommodation.msh@sinaihealth.ca .

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist in our Microbiology department.

The Technologist’s Responsibilities Include

• Performing laboratory procedures in all areas of microbiology
• Accessioning patient samples and performing laboratory tests for serology and molecular diagnostics
• Operating, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment
• Ensuring completion of assigned work
• Preparing accurate reports; participating in educational, safety, and quality improvement programs; observing and following hospital and departmental policies and procedures

Job Requirements

• Current General (active practicing) registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• Recent (within 5 years) experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist required. 1 year recent experience in Microbiology preferred
• Thorough knowledge of theory, methodology needed to perform duties primarily in Microbiology, Serology and Molecular Diagnostics.
• Experience in microbiology industry sterility testing in as asset
• Thorough knowledge of sterility testing including theory, methodology and good manufacturing practices
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel) (preferred)
• Proficiency in the use of Laboratory Information System (preferred)
• Effective organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Exhibit thorough knowledge of theory, methodology needed to perform duties primarily in Microbiology, serology and molecular diagnostics
• Ability to work independently, cooperatively and communicate appropriately well with other staff
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Must be computer literate
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
• In accordance with accreditation standards, employment is conditional upon applicant demonstrating proof of visual color discrimination ability pertinent to the essential duties