CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Non-Registered Technologist

2022-311

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:

Explore a role with Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) and live your ideal lifestyle. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, you have the opportunity to enjoy the 4-season recreational community.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is an 84-bed hospital located in Collingwood, Ontario (approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto) that serves more than 74,000 permanent residents and 3.5 Million annual visitors to the communities of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and the Blue Mountains. CGMH is an acute care hospital providing emergency care, diagnostic services including lab, imaging and cardiorespiratory therapy, as well as two inpatient units (medicine and surgery). In addition, CGMH also provides care in specialty areas including obstetrics, orthopaedics, intensive care, and surgery. The Hospital also provides outpatient care including dialysis and a wide range of clinics including mental health and rehabilitation services. CGMH continues to provide care close to home for our community and plays a key role as an integrated orthopaedic centre for our region. For more information please visit our website at www.cgmh.on.ca and our Foundation website at www.cgmhf.com.

Corporate Culture:

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, we are anchored by our vision, mission and values and guided by our strategic directions. If you exhibit the core values of CGMH; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, Adaptable, we want you to join us in providing exceptional services to our patient and their families.

Current Immunization Record required, including two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, short of an approved exemption on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Benefits:

This position also includes 6% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of benefits as well as access to the Employee & Family Assistance Program and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts. CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only.

Relocation support may be available for this opportunity. For more information, please speak with your recruitment representative when contacted for more information.

The Opportunity:

The Non-Registered Technologist works under direct supervision of a CMLTO Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist, working within the scope of professional practice in the Laboratory team environment. Responsible for performing a variety of diagnostic tests on patient specimens. Performs the daily operations of the Laboratory to ensure accurate procurement, testing and reporting of patient specimens in the departments of Hematology, Immunohematology, Limited Microbiology, Biochemistry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, College Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology or approved equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proof of Prior Learning Assessment and/or enrolled for CSMLS certification. Please note: Internationally Trained MLTs are encouraged to apply
• Member of College of Medical Technologists of Ontario
• Minimum 1 year of experience is an asset
• Phlebotomy skills are essential
• Excellent customer service demeanour
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to accurately perform the duties of the role with a focused attention to detail
• Physically able to perform the essential duties of the role
• Excellent attendance/performance record
• Committed to professional growth & development
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality
• Experience with Quality Management Systems an asset

• Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers

• Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset.

• Must have basic computer skills

• Must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.

• Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the health care team

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs venipuncture and collects microcapillary samples

• Processes other patient samples such as urine, stool, sputum, etc.

• Performs laboratory testing.

• Reviews/reports laboratory test results as applicable.

• Performs quality control testing to ensure accurate results are reported

• Performs daily preventative maintenance and routine trouble shooting of laboratory equipment.

• Cleans and disinfects equipment and laboratory surfaces.

More Information:

Location: Laboratory

Employment Group: OPSEU

Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time

Start Date: In line with the next Hospital Orientation Intake

Hours of Work: Please be reminded that as a Hospital, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work weekdays and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.

Wage: $30.39 - $34.99 per hour.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.

Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.