Description:
A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.
At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!
Accountabilities
Job Description
- Perform the range of tests and procedures related to their corporate modality
- Technical resource to staff
- Responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the corporate modality; safety 'super user'
- Review and revision of departmental and modality policies, processes and procedures
- Ensure that the work of assigned staff meets quality and safety standards and identifies opportunities for improvement
- In accordance with regulatory, Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare accreditation and hospital requirements, maintain regulatory equipment and inventory
- Perform projects and validations as directed by supervisor/charge
- Bench orientation and training of front-line staff
- Key operator for analyzers
- Ensure proper techniques are utilized and ensure that work output meets established standards
- Inventory management (reagents, quality control, supplies and consumables)
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited medical laboratory technology program or equivalent education (CSMLS)
- Must be registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
- Minimum three years experience as a laboratory technologist required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills required
- Experience with hospital information systems, laboratory information systems and Paradigm document control software an asset
- Demonstrated ability to coach staff; strong conflict resolution skills an asset
- Proven dedication to continuing education and continuous learning; leadership courses would be an asset
- Experience in developing processes and procedures an asset
- Proven skills and competence in departmental policies, processes and procedures
- Experience coordinating workflow and prioritizing in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrate excellence in organization and time management skills to meet deadlines
- Demonstrate mature judgment and initiative and ability to effectively problem solve
- Strong ability to multi-task, be assertive, flexible and responsive to conflicting priorities
- Must possess strong motivation skills as well as being self-motivated
- Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Excellent computer knowledge and skills
- Excellent attendance and punctuality record
- Demonstrated Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
- Ability to work and travel between all Osler sites