Resource Lab Tech

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:

- The Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) at SickKids is a leading, world-class facility working towards reducing the impact of childhood illness by providing diagnostic information that allows for early selection of best treatment options. DPLM is a valuable and integral part of the SickKids team, generating original research and providing timely, specialized diagnostic services for health care providers in Canada and around the world. The department comprises of five divisions: Clinical Biochemistry, Genome Diagnostics, Haematopathology, Microbiology, and Pathology. All DPLM laboratories are accredited by Accreditation Canada Diagnostics.

Our Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) is currently seeking a Resource Laboratory Technologist to provide comprehensive technical expertise regarding testing, consultation and education primarily in the area of Electron Microscopy. They will support a 24 hour/7 days a week operation working all shifts on a rotational basis including weekends and holidays as scheduled. The Resource Laboratory Technologist will work in Electron Microscopy within the Pathology.

**Here's what you'll get to do**
- Provide specialized expertise regarding testing, calibration, operation and maintenance of automated and manual testing.
- Participate in the development and evaluation of new methodologies and technologies.
- Provide training to technologists, students and clinical fellows.
- Assume an active role in workload activity measurement, quality control and quality assurance programs to support the effective operation of the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM).
- Ensure procedure manuals are maintained and reflect current laboratory practice, and safety guidelines are followed.
- Perform analytical tests, assess, interpret and report results.
- Prepare and issue of samples/product/specimen.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and records of testing.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Practice and perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures with accurately and precisely within defined time expectations (TATs).
- Recognize failure, troubleshoot, take remedial action, and document action, within their scope of practice, as required.
- Report failures, issues & action taken to immediate supervisor.
- Assess results against diagnosis to ensure relevant results correspond with known patient data, as appropriate.
- Recognize abnormal and critical results, and takes appropriate actions according to the established SOP, as required.
- Follow inventory control system and communicate status to ensure availability of adequate reagents and supplies.
- Participate in the development, implementation and support of the policies, processes and procedures within the Quality System to support the effective operation of DPLM.
- Follow health and safety procedures as per DPLM and Hospital guidelines.
- Perform quality control and documents control results.
- Review and monitor daily QC results.
- Recognize unusual quality control results, take remedial action and document outcome.
- Report ongoing or unresolved QC issues to immediate supervisor.

**Here's**what you'll need**
- Bachelor of Science and/or diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
- Bachelor of Science MLS is preferred.
- Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
- Comprehensive technical skills and knowledge with a minimum 5 years' recent experience in Electron Microscopy
- Demonstrated troubleshooting, decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and be self-motivated.
- Demonstrated ability in the development of management skills, supervisory skills and professional growth.
- Demonstrated ability to be a team player who is self-directed and adaptable to new technologies and processes.
- Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.
- Solid computer skills an asse