Accountabilities:
- Accessions specimens; investigates nonconformances on irretrievable specimens prior to processing and according to laboratory protocols
- Grossing of specimens which includes examining describing dissecting and measuring of small and small/big gross surgical specimens of varying tissue types
- Embeds processed tissue; checks embedding log and investigates errors/discrepancies
- Cuts paraffin wax tissue blocks using microtome; makes labels stains and cover slips slides as appropriate
- Operation and maintenance of IHC stainers and other equipment
- Frozen sections
- Correlates cut slides to tissue blocks
- Cuts deeper levels as required
- Files and archives slides and blocks
- Assist with MLA duties as required
Qualifications :
- Medical laboratory technologist with CSMLS certification
- Minimum five years recent experience in general histology in a hospital setting
- Immunohistochemistry experience is preferred
- Current registration with CMLTO in good standing
- Ability to distinguish colors
- Comfortable dealing with surgical and autopsy specimens and the deceased
- Strong medical terminology is required
- Strong multitasking critical thinking and problemsolving skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to be a team player; able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of LabLion Meditech Paradigm and other Microsoft Office computer system would be an asset
- Must demonstrate Oslers Values of Respect Excellence Service Compassion Innovation and Collaboration
- Excellent attendance punctuality and work ethic
- Required 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)
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract