DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As part of a team, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical functions in Microbiology.
• Rotates work stations as required and performs other related duties as determined by their Operations Leader/Technical Specialist.
• Prioritizes workload and ensures work, including STATS are completed in the required time frame.
• Identifies abnormalities in test results and takes appropriate action; if necessary to seek advice from appropriate resources.
• Reports and documents unexpected or non-conforming events/incidents.
• Prepares, authorizes and interprets laboratory results.
• Responds to all inquiries regarding specimen collection, results and interpretation.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
• Follows SOPs in the completion of all duties.
• Adheres to all elements of the quality program including testing appropriate QC samples, performing QA activities, and, assessing results.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of the quality management system by writing/updating SOPS.
• Liaises with internal and external clients.
• Adheres to the laboratory safety program.
• Participates in material management, inventory management, safety management, performance management and quality assurance.
• Participates in the training of technologists, laboratory students, medical students and residents.
• Participates in technical research and development activities and continuing education.
• Participates in test development and validation
• Other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) required.
• Must have recent experience in a Microbiology Laboratory (within the last two years), may include molecular microbiology laboratory
• Must be proficient in computer software applications (ie. Microsoft Office)
• Must demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently and prioritize workload in a fast paced environment.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be committed and able to work cooperatively and constructively with other team members
• Must understand and be committed to the Hospital mission and values.
• Must be punctual and have an excellent attendance record.
• Experience in quality principles, teaching, research/development systems are an asset
• Demonstrating sound knowledge of Microbiology procedures is an asset
• Must demonstrate sound knowledge of Microbiology procedures
• Experience in running and reporting results from automated nucleic acid Extractors, Real Time PCR instruments, and related equipment/platforms are an asset

HOURS: Must be willing and able to work all shifts on days, evening, nights, weekends and statutory holidays.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.