Medical Laboratory Technical Specialist - Preanalytical

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Beechville, NS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Technical Manager of the Community Based Laboratories, the Laboratory Technical Specialist performs and analyzes procedures offered by the divisions using appropriate methodologies and quality assurance techniques under the direction of the technical management team and medical leadership. The Technical Specialist maintains and demonstrates a high level of technical expertise, with a focus on preanalytical processes. This position will have primary responsibility for pre-analytical process within the Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre including blood collection and specimen receiving and processing. The Technical Specialist will also support preanalytical processes in the other Community Based Laboratories. The Technical Specialist oversees and provides technical support to staff, student placements and other NSH learners, and ensures a high quality and timely service to patients accessing laboratory services. The Technical Specialist demonstrates leadership skills and has some administrative responsibilities in designated areas. The Technical Specialist, working closely with the Laboratory Client and Support Centre, is responsible for the coordination of quality initiatives including maintaining and updating procedures, audits and staff competency assessments. Under the direction of the Technical Supervisor, the Technical Specialist is responsible for the implementation of corrective actions as required. Other duties will include, but not limited to, inventory management, equipment compliance, and SIMS investigations.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved program in Medical Technology
Three (3) years’ experience in a laboratory setting
Licensed with NSRMLS
Licensed with CSMLS
Demonstrated customer service skills
Demonstrated interpersonal skills
Demonstrated leadership skills
Excellent organization skills
Excellent technical skills
Good decision-making skills
Ability to recognize abnormal situations and respond appropriately
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cerner LIS
Previous experience with Quality Assurance initiatives
In depth knowledge and technical expertise in Blood Collection
Competencies in other languages, French preferred

Responsibilities

Performs and analyzes procedures offered by the divisions using appropriate methodologies and quality assurance techniques.
Maintains and demonstrates a high level of technical expertise, with a focus on preanalytical processes.
Has primary responsibility for pre-analytical process within the Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre including blood collection and specimen receiving and processing.
Supports preanalytical processes in other Community Based Laboratories.
Oversees and provides technical support to staff, student placements and other NSH learners.
Ensures a high quality and timely service to patients accessing laboratory services.
Demonstrates leadership skills and has some administrative responsibilities in designated areas.
Coordinates quality initiatives including maintaining and updating procedures, audits and staff competency assessments.
Implements corrective actions as required.
Manages inventory.
Ensures equipment compliance.
Conducts SIMS investigations.