Medical Laboratory Technician Instructor jobs

Medical Laboratory Technologist 1

Location: Toronto Laboratory-661 University

Department:

This posting is for consideration for future vacancies.

We are always looking for talented Medical Laboratory Technologist to fill our contract positions. If you are interested in being considered for future opportunities we encourage you to apply now!

We have laboratories in the following locations:

• Toronto
• Thunder Bay
• Timmins
• Kingston
• Ottawa
• London
• Hamilton
• Orillia
• Sault Ste. Marie
• Sudbury
• Peterborough
  

To perform testing and provide accurate and timely reporting of clinical laboratory tests as part of a team of laboratory professionals, within quality policies and technical procedures.

• Conducts standardized medical/clinical tests and procedures for the isolation, quantification, identification, molecular testing and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of clinically significant bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses and associated antibodies.
• Reports and relays results to health care providers within acceptable turnaround time (TAT) as published by PHO Laboratory.
• Authorizes the release of laboratory test results and discusses test results with clients within the restriction of College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) regulations.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality as outlined by PHO corporate policies.
• Carries out established quality assurance and control procedures including proficiency testing to ensure quality outcomes.
• Performs review of daily quality control (QC) materials and take appropriate actions to resolve any discrepancies in QC material that falls outside the acceptable ranges.
• Maintains and monitors equipment and supplies to ensure operability.
• Provides direction and guidance to Laboratory Attendants responsible for supporting MLTs and senior staff and assists with training new staff.
• Provides technical assistance to Senior Technologists and Operational Lead in carrying out testing and/or special projects.
• Performs activities to support the laboratory's Quality Management Program and Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH) requirements.
• Performs other duties or projects as assigned.
• Work shifts as scheduled and maintain an acceptable attendance record.

Knowledge and Skills-

• A strong working knowledge of and the ability to perform medical laboratory techniques/procedures in a high volume testing laboratory .
• Knowledge of computer applications to utilize standard and laboratory information systems.
• Knowledge of Ontario Laboratory Accreditation requirements to ensure compliance in the conduct of laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of PHO policies and protocols and PHOL code of conduct to ensure confidentiality in the release of test results and discussions with clients.
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with laboratory staff and with health care providers to relay laboratory test results.

Education and Experience-

• Mandatory: Certification in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
• Knowledge of and the ability to perform medical and/or environmental laboratory techniques/ procedures, laboratory safety practices and utilize medical laboratory equipment in the conduct of standardized medical/clinical tests and procedures.

Attributes and Competencies-

• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with laboratory staff and with health care providers to relay laboratory test results.
• Ability to work independently to solve complex problems, working collaboratively to seek advice and direction in solving problems beyond their scope of practice

Duration: Contract (Fixed Term), 0 month(s)

Hours of Work: Full time, 36.25 hours per week

Compensation Group:Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Compensation Range :$34.58 - $44.34

Posting Date: 08-26-2026

Closing Date:

Please note: applications will be received no later than 11:59pm on the date preceding the closing date as indicated on the Job Requisition.

Note: Internal candidates will be considered first.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

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