The Medical Lab Technologist performs and is responsible for a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to provide world-leading care within the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) at the Hospital for Sick Children. They will support a 24 hour / 7 days a week operations working all shifts on a rotational basis including weekends and holidays as scheduled. The Medical Lab Technologist will work in the Clinical Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory within the Division of Pathology. They will work at the forefront of cancer diagnostics by conducting the latest assays including next-generation sequencing and methylation arrays. These tests are critical for identifying mutations that drive patients’ cancers and to assist clinicians in optimally treating patients.

The Medical Laboratory Technologist performs and is responsible for a variety of laboratory tests and procedures and acts in accordance with the mission, vision, values and goals of the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine and those of the Hospital. mission, vision, values and goals of the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) and those of the Hospital. They will support a 24 hour / 7 days a week operations working all shifts on a rotational basis including weekends and holidays as scheduled. The Medical Lab Technologist will work in Cytogenetics within the Division of Genome Diagnostics.

Here’s What You’ll Love

• A comprehensive total compensation package that includes a premium payment program up to a maximum of $2,500 for eligible employees
• 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 hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A culture of safety for both the patient and staff
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you’ll be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do:

• 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 & 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
• Provide training to technologists, students and clinical fellows.
• 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)
• Applicants for positions are required to produce a certificate of registration from the College of Medical Laboratory Technology of Ontario with endorsement in the disciplines of Molecular Genetics/ Cytogenetics
• Experience with clinical genetic technologies an asset
• Experience with paediatrics is an asset
• Solid computer skills
• Solid technical skills and theoretical knowledge within the specialty molecular genetics
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated customer service orientation and ability to relate well to others
• Strong organization skills and ability to work well under pressure and prioritize
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and adaptable to new technologies and processes
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to make decisions based on knowledge and experience

Employment Type

Full-Time Permanent

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of patients, families and staff. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our patients, families and our staff. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded.

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