Job Description

Company Description
The West Nipissing General Hospital was built in 1977 and boasts a clean, modern facility, with 99 beds in operation at any given time. The Hospital operates a 24/7 Emergency Department serviced by General Practitioners, visiting Surgeons, Anesthetists, and Internists.

The West Nipissing General Hospital hosts regular cardiology, urology, nephrology, otolaryngology, endoscopy, surgical lumps & bumps and psychiatry clinics and consultation visits by specialists. There exists an excellent referral relationship between West Nipissing General Hospital and the Regional Health Centre in North Bay and Health Sciences North in Sudbury. The West Nipissing General Hospital is the sponsoring agency for a community Mental Health and Addictions Program. The program is located on-site with 2 visiting bilingual psychiatrists. Chapel services, volunteers, and a tuck shop assist in providing quality care and meeting the needs of the community.

The West Nipissing General Hospital collaborates with the Ontario Telemedicine Network to provide consultations and follow-up visits with specialists. In addition, Ontario Telemedicine Network hosts numerous education events for both staff members and physicians. The West Nipissing General Hospital offers a satellite Oncology program through the Regional Cancer Program of Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. Chemotherapy services are provided to the residents of West Nipissing


The Laboratory Technologist performs a variety of technical laboratory duties that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Laboratory Technologists works in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures. Job Status: Permanent, Part-Time x 2 Shift: Days, evenings, weekends, on-call Language: Bilingualism (French & English) an asset Salary Range: $33.32 - $44.66 as per OPSEU Collective Agreement

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with C.M.L.T.O.
• Medical Laboratory Technologist Diploma
• Related experience an asset
• Computer proficiency is a requirement
• Ability to learn and operate Hospital specific software applications (i.e. Meditech)
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision in all laboratory sectors
• Proven ability to work in a team setting