Medical Laboratory Technologist 2

Public Health Ontario•London, ON

3d•CA$42 - CA$52•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is to fill a current vacancy for a Medical Laboratory Technologist 2 at the PHO London Laboratory. The role involves performing testing and providing accurate and timely reporting of clinical and environmental laboratory tests as part of a team. The technologist will work within Public Health Ontario’s (PHO’s) quality policies, technical procedures, and regulatory/accreditation requirements. Additionally, the role provides technical assistance to Managers and/or Operational Lead for testing, troubleshooting, and special projects, and offers group leadership to technical and non-technical staff.

Requirements

Certification in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
Four (4) to six (6) years’ experience in their field of expertise.
Knowledge of and ability to perform medical/environmental laboratory techniques/procedures.
Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and ability to operate laboratory equipment.
Ability to conduct standardized medical/clinical/environmental tests and procedures.
Ability to provide technical guidance to technical and non-technical staff.
Ability to apply laboratory safety practices to ensure all safety guidelines and requirements are met.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements and PHO’s Code of Conduct.
Knowledge to ensure confidentiality is maintained when releasing test results and during discussions with clients.
Knowledge of computer software applications such as spreadsheet, word processing, and presentations.
Skills to work with automated, computer driven equipment including laboratory information systems.
Good oral and written communication skills: ability to write standard operating procedures, complete records, and relay technical information to users.
Presentation skills to provide training to technical and non-technical staff.
Good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to liaise with laboratory staff and sample submitters, including health care providers, to relay laboratory test results and other information.

Nice To Haves

Valid Human Pathogens and Toxins Act security clearance may be required when working in the CL3 Laboratory.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory activities and work in accordance with the laboratory's management system, conducting standardized medical/clinical/environmental tests and procedures for the isolation, quantification, identification, molecular testing, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses.
Carry out testing using established quality assurance and control procedures, and oversee internal and external proficiency testing.
Report and relay results to specimen submitters, including healthcare providers, accurately, clearly, unambiguously, and objectively within acceptable turnaround times.
Authorize the release of laboratory test results and discuss test results with clients within College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario regulations.
Ensure specimens are handled and stored appropriately to protect integrity.
Provide oversight of day-to-day activities to a team of technical and non-technical staff, including assignment of work.
Perform advanced troubleshooting for method or instrument failures.
Assist Operational Lead with training and competency assessment of technical and non-technical staff.
Help ensure adherence to all safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Maintain privacy and confidentiality as outlined by PHO’s corporate policies.
Review daily QC materials, evaluate deviations, and take appropriate actions to resolve discrepancies.
Lead projects and project teams, including verification and validation of equipment/methods, and provision of training and competency.
Support supervisor/manager with contract managers to prepare procurement documentation for equipment, goods, and services.
Provide oversight for evaluation and participate in vendor debrief sessions.
Provide input for the development of new procedures and protocols, and document final procedures and protocols.
Participate in annual review of procedures and protocols.
Participate in preparation and response to internal and external audit findings.
Participate in preparation of documentation related to investigation and response to non-conformances and complaints, and follow up corrective and preventive actions.
Perform activities to support the laboratory’s Quality Management Program, including those supporting accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Perform laboratory activities impartially, disclose any conflicts of interest, and do not allow commercial, financial, or other pressures to compromise work or impartiality.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned.