Charge Laboratory Technologist

OPSEU

Charge Laboratory Technologist
Regular Full Time
Histopathology
Laboratory Services
Days - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Salary $44.66 - $56.30 per hour
OPSEU -

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Pathology Charge Medical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for: acting as the technical resource of pathology technical operations for all Lakeridge Health sites; overseeing laboratory staff to ensure that work assigned meets performance and quality standards; understanding and meeting the needs of our customers, organizing the workflow to ensure priorities are met; act as liaison with external agencies and stakeholders to facilitate the dissemination of best practices and inventory management strategies to laboratory management; supervising instrument maintenance, quality control and proficiency testing performance; evaluating new tests and development of new methods, as needed; evaluating current processes/procedures and implementing process improvements; conducting regular staff meetings; coordinating staff orientation/training and assessment of competency; preparing documents, statistical reports; coordinating supplies inventory, orders and follow-up; overseeing student training and their performance and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO);
ART, Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent;
Significant technical experience and general knowledge in all areas of Histopathology and Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and relevant areas of Laboratory Medicine;
A minimum of five (5) years recent clinical experience in the specific area;
A minimum of three (3) years previous experience in a position with supervisory responsibilities, preferred;
Advanced Histopathology/IHC knowledge and interpretation skills
Knowledge of Accreditation Canada Diagnostics requirements and ensuring compliance;
Proven successful completion of recent/relevant courses in Histology/Immunohistochemistry; recent continuing education in both at an intermediate to advanced level and a willingness to continue to participate in such continuing education is a requirement;
Proven ability to analyze and evaluate laboratory test results;
Proven ability to evaluate and monitor histopathology processes, inventory and incidents to effectively provide quality improvement tools and methods to use within the facility;
Advanced computer skills and aptitude are an asset; Microsoft Office applications and specialized laboratory programs (e.g. EPIC);
Working knowledge of Leadership principles and practices; Demonstrates leadership skills that promote staff integration and multidisciplinary team functioning;
Effective organizational and team building skills;
Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrates ability to manage people and effectively communicate with all team members/levels of the organization;
Ability to solve problems of an analytical, technical, procedural or process nature; Demonstrates excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Proven experience in training/teaching new staff and/or new equipment;
Must have satisfactory performance record;
Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety, and participates in regular in-service education in this area; and,
Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.

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