To ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all Cytology testing by providing a high-quality service. Preparation, staining, and screening primarily non-gynecological specimens.
Contribute to safe, quality care by
- Assesses cytology specimen integrity and adequacy.
- Prepares cytology specimens, performing routine benchwork, correlates and evaluates validity of results according to established methodologies, processes, and procedures.
- Specimen evaluation, organization and prioritization based on urgency and by following laboratory protocols.
- Operates, maintains, and checks all equipment.
- Screens and enters diagnostic information in the Laboratory Information System.
- Responds appropriately to abnormal results.
- Identifies and troubleshoots issues and reports any malfunctioning.
- Participates in the EQA Testing Program and actively participates in the departmental continuous quality improvement program.
- Understands and actively participates in maintaining the Laboratory Quality Management System.
- Participates in detecting, reporting, correcting, and preventing unexpected occurrences, identifies opportunities for improvement.
- Submits reports and statistics as required.
What must you have?
- Graduate of a recognized diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology – Cytology.
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
What else do you bring?
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team.
- Ability to work well in stressful situations and be able to prioritize the work depending on the needs of the department at any given time.
- Proven attendance record.
- Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
- Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
- Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
- Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
Preferably, your profile also includes:
- Minimum 2 years current Hospital work experience preferred
- Minimum 2 years of related work experience preferred.
- Previous experience working in the Cytotechnologist classification preferred.
- Histology Cross Training skills preferred (Microtomy, Embedding)
*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health
*This position is being represented by OPSEU Paramedical
