Medical Laboratory Technologist - Transfusion Medicine

William Osler Health System•Brampton, ON

30d•CA$37 - CA$50•Onsite

About The Position

William Osler Health System (Osler) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist specializing in Transfusion Medicine. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and quality of laboratory results, performing and maintaining equipment, monitoring quality control, and managing blood products for patient care. Osler is recognized for its commitment to diversity, patient safety, and community service, offering a supportive environment for career growth and professional development within a major Ontario hospital system.

Requirements

Medical Laboratory Technologist with CSMLS certification
Current registration with CMLTO in good standing
Minimum two years recent transfusion medicine experience in a hospital laboratory setting or must demonstrate successful completion of all relevant education within the past two years
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of productivity, competence and professionalism
Able to evaluate and analyze information to facilitate continuous improvement of the laboratory process in the interest of quality patient care
Strong multi-tasking, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Proven ability to be a team player; strong interpersonal skills
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Excellent attendance, punctuality and work ethic

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Meditech, Paradigm and Microsoft Office computer system an asset
May be required to travel between and work at all Osler sites

Responsibilities

Checks unverified laboratory results for accuracy prior to verification; investigates unexpected abnormal and/or spurious results according to laboratory policies, processes and/or procedures
Performs operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory analyzers and equipment
Monitors quality control results and responds appropriately to discordant results
Ensures specimen collection, integrity, transport and storage is appropriate for sample processing and analysis
Refers discordant findings to appropriate personnel for further follow-up
Assists at bone marrow collections; check specimen for acceptability; processes in-house and send-out test requests
Monitors temperature and expiry dates of blood and blood component products to ensure products are acceptable for transfusion; discards outdated or compromised products as required
Checks operating room list to ensure blood products are available for required surgeries
Issues blood and blood component products
Actively participates in the laboratory quality management system and process improvements
Performs other procedures and duties as assigned