Medical Lab Technologist - Full Time - Genetics

Our Genetics Medical Lab Technologists provide accurate and timely interpretive and diagnostic specimen testing and reporting. Through accuracy, quality, efficiency and expediting test results, you will contribute to patient well-being and the achievement of better health outcomes. This is a great role for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Status: Full Time

Shift: Day Shift, Monday-Friday

Discipline: Genetics
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: Asap
Internal Application Deadline: 20 Nov 2025

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting a wide range of diagnostic and interpretive specimen testing
• Performing, interpreting, and releasing results, while ensuring the confidentiality of patient information.
• Identifying incidents and non-conformities, participating in the development of effective corrective action plans, escalating as appropriate and driving continuous improvement.
• Assisting with the evaluation and implementation of new technology.
• Participating in problem solving in work organization and workflow.
• Maintain and demonstrate technical competence.
• Recognize discrepancies and take appropriate action.
• Manage the disposal of all laboratory waste as specified in EHS procedures.
• Comply with all safety regulations as they relate to the laboratory environment (i.e., WHMIS, TDG, LifeLabs Safety manual)
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively participate in team huddles and meetings
• Ensure effective communication when dealing with leadership team, support resources, team members.
• Work in an organized fashion, maintain quality of patient care.
• Keep up to date with information shared through the different modes of communication (e.g., memos, LifeLabs websites, updates, bulletin boards)
• Accountable for a safe and healthy working environment for all employees
• Maintain safe work practices and procedures.

What you will bring to the role:

• Advanced diploma in Clinical Genetics Technology required.
• CMLTO registered in Clinical Genetics - Dual Molecular & Cytogenetics
• 3 years of MLT experience or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills to enable you to relate with a wide variety of people.
• Good computer skills and knowledge.
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to identify and follow-up on issues.
• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of safety, patient privacy and confidentiality.
  

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