Medical Laboratory Technologist 1

Public Health Ontario

$71K — $92K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certification in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is required.
  • Ability to perform medical laboratory techniques in a high volume testing environment.
  • Familiarity with Ontario Laboratory Accreditation requirements and compliance guidelines.
  • Knowledge of PHO policies and protocols regarding confidentiality and sample handling.
  • Strong verbal communication skills for liaising with healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct medical/clinical tests for identification and quantification of pathogens.
  • Report results to healthcare providers within established turnaround times.
  • Authorize and discuss test results with clients under CMLTO regulations.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adherence to corporate policies.
  • Implement quality assurance procedures and resolve discrepancies in QC materials.
  • Monitor laboratory equipment and supplies for functionality.
  • Guide and train junior laboratory staff and support personnel.

Benefits

  • Full-time contract with a fixed term of 0 months, offering stability in hours.
  • Potential for diverse experiences across multiple laboratory locations in Ontario; highlights opportunities for growth and exposure to various clinical challenges.
  • Work alongside senior technologists and operational leads on special projects, enhancing professional development.
Full Job Description
Medical Laboratory Technologist 1

Location: Toronto Laboratory-661 University

Department:

This posting is for consideration for future vacancies.

The Role:

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.

Key Responsibilities-

  • 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: 07-6-2026

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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