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At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.
We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.
Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.
Job DescriptionResponsible for all duties related to the receipt, handling and processing of surgical pathology specimens.
QualificationsHalton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.
- Current general registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario required
- Recent clinical experience of 3-5 years in Histology
- Must be proficient in embedding specimens of all complexity
- Must be proficient in microtomy of all specimens not limited to biopsies, smalls and bigs
- Must be proficient in special stains and all aspects of slide review and QC
- Experience in routine Histology procedures and equipment
- Strong working knowledge and experience in immunohistochemistry an asset
- Experience in specimen grossing an asset
- Working knowledge of all Pathology quality assurance and quality controls required
- Ability to work effectively as a collaborative member of a team
- A positive attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
- Good employment and attendance record required
Additional Information
Hours: Monday to Friday - 7.5 hour day shifts start times between 6:00am and 10:00am (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)
Site: Oakville (coverage at Milton and Georgetown as required)
Date Posted: May 7, 2024
Internal Applicants Due By: May 14, 2024
Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.
We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.
All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.
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