Job Description

Work Type: Part Time

WRHN @ Queen's Blvd (formerly St. Mary's General Hospital)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.


WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.


At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note:

New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary

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In order to provide information to enable clinical decision making, performs routine and complex laboratory analyses and assumes appropriate responsibility for problem solving and teaching. Works primarily with adults and patient specimens. Must exhibit working knowledge of lab care standards for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients/specimens. Must adhere to universal safety precautions, while generating accurate and precise results.

Responsibilities:

Laboratory Procedures and Maintenance

Performs routine laboratory analyses according to the needs of the department and hospital. Utilizes quality control procedures on a routine basis according to established procedures (Westgard rules). Recognizes problems, attempts to identify the cause, determines and implements solutions. Performs routine safety checks, preventative maintenance on instrumentation, and reagent checks. Performs special analyses, which require a complex network of steps and/or a summary, conclusion, evaluation, or value judgment in conjunction with the Team Leader. Maintains in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationship as well as physiological conditions affecting test results. Maintains a clean and orderly work area and follows proper safety protocol for handling and disposal of bio-hazardous and chemically hazardous materials and wastes. Maintains working knowledge of laboratory computer system and utilizes the system efficiently, i.e. verifying results, keeping routine records. Respects and protects confidential data regarding patient information.
Quality Improvement

Keeps overall working knowledge of department current by attending department meetings/reading department minutes, memos, and hospital communiques. Makes suggestions, recommendations to laboratory supervision for continued improvement of laboratory services, aligned with SMGH Lean Management System programme. Evaluates new test procedures and new equipment and suggest modifications in conjunction with the Senior MLT. Performs calculations and prepares reagents for use in routine and special tests.
Continuous Improvement

Participates in continuing education and may present periodic in-service programs. Teaches other employees, students and shadowers in both theory and technique. Adapt communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with patients and their families, co-workers, physicians, volunteers and others within our health care community. Demonstrate values and a commitment to foster a healthy, supportive work environment dedicated to delivering a high-quality care experience though compassion, innovation and respect. Effectively apply organizational and time management skills to prioritize workload, to problem solve, and to adapt to frequent interruptions and change. Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Medical Laboratory Science diploma or degree. Active CMLTO registration in all core lab competencies. Minimum one (1) - two (2) years' experience in a Medical Laboratory. Knowledge of preanalytical, analytical, and post analytical principles. Knowledge of quality system essentials and how they apply in medical laboratories. Fluency in Meditech applications and Microsoft office. Compliance with accreditation standards and professional practice guidelines applicable to SMGH and the Integrated Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, examples are but not limited to Accreditation Canada and IQMH OLA and ISO 15189 Accreditation standards. Successfully able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that focuses on the priority of People Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care. Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities necessary for proper and efficient performance of the essential duties of the position

Preferred Requirements:

Previous use of Beckman Coulter equipment Previous use of Document Control Systems Experience in blood banking

Application Instructions:

EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.


As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.


Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.


Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.


International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.


We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.