SR. Lab Technologist

The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by the Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Josephs Healthcare. The program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into health care for the benefit of the community, and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science.

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

Days and Weekends

1. Medical Laboratory Technologist Certification (CSMLS or CAMLPR)
2. Member in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
3. Current (minimum 5 years) experience in the Core Laboratory
4. Extensive knowledge and advanced technical expertise in Core Chemistry and Core Hematology including related Quality Control required, advanced experience in Morphology an asset.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of IQMH and Accreditation Canada requirements – Quality Management System
6. Demonstrated evidence of leadership skills and issue management
7. Demonstrated evidence of excellent communication, organizational and problem solving skills
8. Demonstrated ability to work in and foster a team environment.
9. Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting skills for instrumentation in the Core Laboratories
10. A.R.T. in Chemistry or Hematology, B.Sc. or Bachelor of Technology degree
11. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
12. High degree of Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement