The Senior Medical 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 Core Hematology and Morphology, Core Coagulation and Core Chemistry testing, review of quality control, troubleshooting and coordination of day to day operations in the Core Laboratory.
Responsibilities include but are not exclusive to:
- 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
- Medical Laboratory Technologist Certification (CSMLS or CAMLPR)
- Member in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
- Current (minimum 5 years) experience in the Core Laboratory
- Extensive knowledge and advanced technical expertise in Core Chemistry and Core Hematology including related Quality Control required, advanced experience in Morphology an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of IQMH and Accreditation Canada requirements – Quality Management System
- Demonstrated evidence of leadership skills and issue management
- Demonstrated evidence of excellent communication, organizational and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster a team environment.
- Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting skills for instrumentation in the Core Laboratories
- A.R.T. in Chemistry or Hematology, B.Sc. or Bachelor of Technology degree
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
- High degree of Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
