Sr. Registered Lab Technologist
Hamilton Health Sciences•Hamilton, ON
•Onsite
About The Position
The Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist performs a variety of laboratory tests and duties in accordance with the HRLMP policies and procedures. These include but are not exclusive to acting as a key resource for staff for morphology including slide review, monitoring the performance of Core Hematology, Core Coagulation and Core Chemistry testing, review of quality control, and troubleshooting and coordination of day to day operations of the Core Laboratory.
Requirements
- Member in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
- Current (minimum 5 years) experience in Core Laboratory or Malignant Hematology
- Extensive knowledge in Morphology
- Extensive knowledge in Core Laboratory practices including related Quality Control
- Demonstrated evidence of leadership skills and issue management
- Demonstrated excellence in communication, organizational and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster a team environment
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated knowledge of the HRLMP Quality Management System and Accreditation Canada Diagnostics laboratory accreditation practices.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree (BSc, BTech) or ART in Hematology would be an asset
Responsibilities
- Operating and maintaining equipment including recognizing and troubleshooting failures, taking corrective action and ensuring proper documentation
- Coordinating proficiency testing within the department
- Participation in internal quality committees
- Designing and coordinating implementation of new methodology/technology and necessary validation as per guidelines.
- Acts as a key resource to technical staff, technical specialist, laboratory manager and medical staff on technical operation and theory of testing and results
- Participates in critical review of key indicators, incidents, audits and inspections (internal and external)
- Inventory management
- Performs staff competency assessments
- Participates in continuous improvement opportunities and problem solving initiatives
- Lab leadership; teaching, training and mentoring colleagues
- Monitoring workflow and reassigning staff as necessary to meet turnaround times
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
