Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

Accountabilities:

Accessions specimens; investigates non-conformances on irretrievable specimens prior to processing and according to laboratory protocolsGrossing of specimens which includes examining, describing, dissecting, and measuring of small and small/big gross surgical specimens of varying tissue typesEmbeds processed tissue; checks embedding log and investigates errors/discrepanciesCuts paraffin wax tissue blocks using microtome; makes, labels, stains and cover slips slides as appropriateOperation and maintenance of IHC stainers and other equipmentFrozen sectionsCorrelates cut slides to tissue blocksCuts deeper levels as requiredFiles and archives slides and blocksAssist with MLA duties as required

QualificationsMedical laboratory technologist with CSMLS certificationMinimum five years recent experience in general histology in a hospital settingImmunohistochemistry experience is preferredCurrent registration with CMLTO in good standingAbility to distinguish colorsComfortable dealing with surgical and autopsy specimens and the deceasedStrong medical terminology is requiredStrong multi-tasking, critical thinking and problem-solving skillsExcellent organizational and communication skills; strong interpersonal skillsProven ability to be a team player; able to work independently with minimal supervisionKnowledge of LabLion, Meditech, Paradigm and other Microsoft Office  computer system would be an assetMust demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and CollaborationExcellent attendance, punctuality and work ethicRequired to travel between and work at all Osler sites

Additional Information

Two (2) positions to fill

Hours: Currently Days/Evenings/Nights, including weekends and statutory holidays and must be available to attend Osler sites after hours and during emergencies (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

#LI-FN1 #TCS

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected].

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview 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.