Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an integral member of the Laboratory team the Medical Laboratory Technologist responsibilities include:

• participating in technical, professional and quality in-services and education
• participating in staff and patient experience and feedback initiatives, professional development, teaching/ educational activities, safety and quality improvement programs to ensure excellence in the provision of services.
• reading and confirming reading and understanding laboratory policies and procedures through document control software
• forwarding suggestions for policy and procedure improvement or corrections required to the Charge or Team Leader.
• performing laboratory procedures for specific discipline(s) and functions and ensuring the completion of assigned workload.
• operating, troubleshooting and maintaining cleanliness of laboratory equipment and work area; preparing written and electronic reports required to document procedures and test results; participating in teaching, educational, safety and quality improvement programs.
• observing and understanding hospital policies and procedures.
• adhering to hospital and departmental mission and vision statements while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• performing cross-functional duties, as assigned or requested.
• performing other related duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned, requested, or required.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Ontario Laboratory Accreditation program preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of current technologies within the field.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and professionally with staff, physicians, volunteers, patient families, and visitors.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks at a time in a cost-effective manner.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently and as a team member, with high degree of motivation and independent judgment.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent attendance and schedule flexibility.
• Demonstrated excellent conflict resolution and change management skills.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated proficiency with keyboarding, Laboratory Information Systems (Meditech preferred), MS Office, internet use and another computer software.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and performing mandatory reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

General certification in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized post-secondary institute.

Certification through the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)

Registration with the College of Medical laboratory Technologist of Ontario (CMLTO) in areas of responsibility required.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one (1) year recent laboratory experience an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to develop skill and knowledge in required areas of the laboratory required.
• Experience with current instrumentation/automation in respective area an asset.
• General knowledge of all areas of the laboratory preferred.
• General knowledge of the theory and practices of applicable laboratories procedures and equipment required.
• Meditech and LIS knowledge and experience an asset.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION:

Current registration with the College of Medical laboratory Technologist (CMLTO) in areas of responsibility required.

Participation in professional committees, networks recommended.