Sr. Lab Technologist

Hamilton Health Sciences•Hamilton, ON

About The Position

Senior Laboratory Technologist performs a variety of laboratory tests and duties in accordance with HRLMP policies and procedures. These include but are not exclusive to the performance of serological testing, review of quality control and coordination of day-to-day operations of Transfusion Medicine.

Requirements

Registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (CMLTO)
Current (minimum 5 years preferred) Transfusion Medicine experience
ART-Immunohematology or relevant B.Sc., e.g. Biology or Biochemistry or B. Technology in Health Sciences
Extensive demonstrated knowledge of Transfusion Medicine practices
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster a team environment

Nice To Haves

Member of the Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine and Medical Laboratory Technologist Certification (Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences)
Degree/certificate from a recognized Health Management Program would be an asset

Responsibilities

Scheduling, monitoring workflow, reassigning staff as necessary to meet turnaround times and day to day operational need
Review of complex antibody investigations; provide direction to MLTs on complex investigations
Review of transfusion reactions; provide direction on blood utilization in the day to day operations
Recognizes unusual results and situations, acts upon them accordingly and effectively communicates finding to staff.
Operating and maintaining equipment including recognizing and troubleshooting failures, taking corrective action and ensuring proper documentation
Maintaining all external QA activities within the department and understands the practice and theory of quality control in laboratory medicine. Reviews day to day occurrences and provides guidance as necessary. Monitors and reviews quality and takes necessary action.
Actively participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement
Designing and coordinating implementation of new methodology/technology and necessary validation as per guidelines
Acts as a key resource to technical staff, laboratory manager and medical staff on technical operation and theory of testing and results
Teaching/Overseeing of Residents from a variety of disciplines and MLT students
Review of and follow up of new MLT training
Collaborates with clinical areas and vendor partners
Inventory control and ordering
Practices and perform TM lab tests and procedures with accuracy and efficiency and prioritizes lab workload to ensure efficiency and timely reporting of results.
Participates in training and education in accordance with the CMLTO