Supervisor, Shared Hospital Laboratory

Scarborough Health Network • Livermore, CA

16h • CA$55 - CA$62 • Onsite

About The Position

Shared Hospital Laboratory Inc. (SHL) is an independent corporation owned and operated by Scarborough Health Network, North York General Hospital, Michael Garron Hospital and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. SHL provides high quality, efficient, advanced microbiology services. SHL has proven to be one of the most successful and sustainable models of laboratory collaboration in Ontario. SHL has a Board approved strategic plan focused on growth through optimizing/expanding clinical scope, fostering new partnerships, and advancing technology/infrastructure to ensure long-term sustainability. Position Overview: Reporting to the Manager of the Shared Hospital Laboratory, the Supervisor acts as a liaison between management and staff for operational and functional issues and provides technical, LIS, human resources and quality management support.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Medical Laboratory technology or ART.
• Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) in Microbiology.
• 5 years’ experience working with QMS, and complex laboratory issues
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, time-management and team building skills
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates ability to investigate incidents/non-conformances, perform service recovery and plan/do/check process improvements
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues and volunteers and other members of the community and public
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHL’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHL's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
• Excellent work performance and attendance

Nice To Haves

• Certificate in Quality Management, an asset
• Preferred experience with the molecular microbiology techniques.
• Preferred knowledge of Laboratory information systems (EPIC).
• 5 years supervisory experience within a Laboratory environment preferred
• Ability to speak another language is an asset

Responsibilities

• Implements, monitors and ensures compliance with the Laboratory Quality Management System
• Ensures all staff are oriented and trained and oversees such activities to meet regulatory competencies
• Facilitates and co-ordinates the evaluation of new technologies and equipment, working closely with the medical, scientific and technical staff.
• Provides troubleshooting and problem resolution services for reported quality problems
• Assists with shift and rotation work assignments and schedules.
• Participate in management on call duties
• Promotes a positive working climate to foster the development of team spirit and high morale
• Participates in the activities / projects of the laboratory, facilitating expert input where necessary
• Plans, organizes and supervises the technical activities of SHL
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
• New Graduate Initiative Enroute Program
• Critical Care Sponsorship Program
• Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), along with other comprehensive wellness offerings, including our Spiritual Care team of registered psychotherapists for spiritual, religious or emotional care; mental health supports; and on-site wellness rounding
• Recognition events
• Leadership Development and Learning Programs
• Tuition Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree