Medical Laboratory Technologist - Transfusion Medicine

Who We Are

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children’s Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

Posting Period

Open:        April 13, 2024

Deadline:   May 10, 2024

This position is covered by a collective agreement.  

Department Name

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - Blood Transfusion Lab

As a member of PaLM, the Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) works under the supervision of the Manager for the Transfusion Medicine Laboratory in coordination with the Senior Medical Laboratory Technologists. As an acute care teaching facility, the Transfusion Medicine Laboratory provides an opportunity for MLTs to expand their knowledge and skills in an environment that promotes staff wellness and fairness. MLTs in the Transfusion Medicine laboratory are responsible for blood grouping, antibody screening, antibody identification, blood component preparation, bone marrow and stem cell processing, tissue banking and some special projects.

Staff will be assigned to London Health Sciences Centre (University Hospital, Victoria Hospital) as required.

What we offer:

• Regular Full-Time
• Rate of Pay: $36.84 - $50.24 per hour
• Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week
• Health and Dental Benefits & Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Career developemnt and training opportunities
• Employee Wellness Initiatives

Qualifications

• Certification with C.S.M.L.S. or equivalent
• Current registration or eligible as a Medical Laboratory Technologist with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario with authorization to practice relevant specialties in Laboratory Medicine
• Recent experience in Blood Transfusion Medicine
• Demonstrated knowledge of blood transfusion and hematology
• Ability to work 24/7 shifts
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated accuracy, organizational skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, develop and maintain effective relationships within healthcare teams
• Demonstrated computer proficiency 
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca 

 As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

 Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

 Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.