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Title: Resource Lab Technologist

Company: SickKids
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Job Type: FullTime, Holidays, Shift, Weekends

Description:

About SickKids, a leading paediatric healthcare center, is seeking a Resource Laboratory Technologist to join the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine. The technologist will provide expertise in Serology, Virology, and Molecular Microbiology, supporting a 24/7 operation. Responsibilities include testing, training, quality control, and equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide specialized expertise in testing and maintenance of equipment

Participate in the development of new methodologies

Train technologists, students, and fellows

Maintain procedure manuals and safety guidelines

Perform analytical tests and report results

Maintain accurate records and operate lab equipment

Recognize and troubleshoot issues

Follow inventory control and quality assurance programs

Participate in policy development and implementation

Follow health and safety procedures

Perform quality control and document results

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science or diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Registration with CMLTO

Minimum 5 years' experience in Microbiology

Strong technical skills and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work in a team and adapt to new technologies

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Solid computer skills preferred

Employment type: Temporary

Our Commitment to Diversity: SickKids is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of its operations.

Accessibility & Accommodation: SickKids offers accommodation supports during the application process and beyond to ensure full engagement and performance for all candidates.

How To Apply: Combine cover letter and resume into one document and email for technical assistance if needed.

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Title: Resource Lab Technologist
Company: SickKids
Location: Toronto, Ontario
About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leadingedge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built  nor could it be maintained  without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

The Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) at SickKids is a leading, worldclass facility working towards reducing the impact of childhood illness by providing diagnostic information that allows for early selection of best treatment options. DPLM is a valuable and integral part of the SickKids team, generating original research and providing timely, specialized diagnostic services for health care providers in Canada and around the world. The department comprises of five divisions: Clinical Biochemistry, Genome Diagnostics, Haematopathology, Microbiology, and Pathology. All DPLM laboratories are accredited by Accreditation Canada Diagnostics.

Our Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) is currently seeking a Resource Laboratory Technologist to provide comprehensive technical expertise regarding testing, consultation and education primarily in the area of Serology, Virology and Molecular Microbiology. They will support a 24 hour/7 days a week operation working all shifts on a rotational basis including weekends and holidays as scheduled. The Resource Laboratory Technologist will work in Bacteriology, mycology, sequencing, serology, virology and molecular microbiology within the Division of Microbiology.

Here's what you'll get to do  
 Provide specialized expertise regarding testing, calibration, operation and maintenance of automated and manual testing.  
 Participate in the development and evaluation of new methodologies and technologies.  
 Provide training to technologists, students and clinical fellows.  
 Assume an active role in workload activity measurement, quality control and quality assurance programs to support the effective operation of the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM).  
 Ensure procedure manuals are maintained and reflect current laboratory practice, and safety guidelines are followed.  
 Perform analytical tests, assess, interpret and report results.  
 Prepare and issue of samples/product/specimen.  
 Maintain accurate laboratory records and records of testing.  
 Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.  
 Practice and perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures with accurately and precisely within defined time expectations (TATs).  
 Recognize failure, troubleshoot, take remedial action, and document action, within their scope of practice, as required.  
 Report failures, issues &amp; action taken to immediate supervisor.  
 Assess results against diagnosis to ensure relevant results correspond with known patient data, as appropriate.  
 Recognize abnormal and critical results, and takes appropriate actions according to the established SOP, as required.  
 Follow inventory control system and communicate status to ensure availability of adequate reagents and supplies.  
 Participate in the development, implementation and support of the policies, processes and procedures within the Quality System to support the effective operation of DPLM.  
 Follow health and safety procedures as per DPLM and Hospital guidelines.  
 Perform quality control and documents control results.  
 Review and monitor daily QC results.  
 Recognize unusual quality control results, take remedial action and document outcome.  
 Report ongoing or unresolved QC issues to immediate supervisor.

Here's what you'll need  
 Bachelor of Science and/or diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.  
 Bachelor of Science MLS is preferred.  
 Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).  
 Comprehensive technical skills and knowledge with a minimum 5 years' recent experience in Microbiology.  
 Demonstrated troubleshooting, decision making and problemsolving skills.  
 Demonstrated ability to take initiative and be selfmotivated.  
 Demonstrated ability in the development of management skills, supervisory skills and professional growth.  
 Demonstrated ability to be a team player who is selfdirected and adaptable to new technologies and processes.  
 Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.  
 Solid computer skills an asset.

Here's what you'll love  
 A commitment to continuing education and professional development through DPLM's Laboratory Professional Certification Reimbursement Program as well as several programs and resources through the Learning Institute.  
 A culture of safety for both the patient and staff.  
 A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Selfcare helps us support others.  
 A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.  
 The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.  
 For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment type: Temporary

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All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.

Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility &amp; Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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