Integrated Laboratory Manager

2 days ago

Kitchener, Canada Grand River Hospital Full time

**Location**:KW Campus

**Work Type**:Full Time

**Shift**:Days - Monday to Friday

**Summary**:
The Integrated Manager - Microbiology will manage the microbiology team at GRH but will also support the Microbiology needs at both Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital. Together with medical, technical and clerical resources the Manager co-ordinates, integrates and implements quality improvement activities within the Integrated Department of Laboratory Medicine. The Manager will participate in annual internal audits to ensure IQMH accreditation inspection preparedness.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

- Maintains expertise in all aspects of microbiology and works in partnership with Infection Control and Microbiologist.
- Participation in Joint Committees throughout both organizations.
- Summarizes and reports QI activities and results within the department and to hospital committees as required.
- Conducts client satisfaction surveys as required by accreditation standards.
- Provide support for the preparation of work schedules and time records.
- Liaise with vendors and representatives of commercial companies as well as the Department of Purchasing and Stores.
- Quality Assurance and Risk Management analyses and reports, Quality Improvement projects.
- Updating of procedure manuals.
- Review of routine maintenance of equipment maintenance, repair costs etc.
- Participation in preparation of Operating, Capital, Staffing and Support Budgets for Microbiology.
- Escalates issues to the Integrated Administrative Director for support as required.
- Completes evaluation and performance standards on staff every 2 years.
- Responsible for hiring/discipline of staff.
- Relationship building within the organizations to improve the lab deliverables.

**Qualifications**:

- MLT with minimum 5 to 7 years laboratory management experience with preference given to experience in Microbiology and Quality.
- Current CMLTO registration.
- The desire to provide quality, patient-centered care.
- Genuine intent to foster the long-term learning and development of others
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills needed to support and enhance inter-professional collaborations and promote quality management among all stakeholders
- Ability to manage conflict and cultivate a respectful workplace
- Operating and Capital budget planning experience
- Experience with the management of a unionized team
- Knowledge of IQMH and the requirements
- Knowledge of statistical analysis (six sigma) Good attendance record**APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.**

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

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