Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Kitchener, ON
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Responsible for the daily operations of the Microbiology department, reporting to the Laboratory Manager for Clinical Microbiology
- Ensure compliance with Accreditation Canada Diagnostics and lab policies.
- Assist the Laboratory Manager for Clinical Microbiology in supply inventory, policy and procedure development and implementation.
- Provide mentorship, technical support, and supportive direction and coaching to Microbiology staff in a manner that supports positive working relationships
- Assist with preventative maintenance and laboratory quality assurance programs.
- Complete and monitor Accreditation Canada documentation.
- Provide statistical reports to governing bodies and Medical Director of Laboratory Medicine as required.
- Be knowledgeable in safety practices, and follow safe procedures at all times.
- Demonstrate a professional, respectful and courteous attitude with other staff. Follow the code of professional conduct of the CMLTO, CSMLS and values of WRHN.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel – include basic interpretation of laboratory test results and explanations of limitations of the test procedure.
- Responsible for staff scheduling, work schedules, etc.
- Be involved with on call rotation for off-hour scheduling needs.
- Assist with the testing of and processing of patient samples, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Current registration in good standing with the CMLTO
- Demonstrated leadership skills; prioritizing, problem solving and excellent critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Microbiology
- Recent in charge / senior MLT experience is preferred
- Knowledge of Accreditation Canada Diagnostics requirements
- Experience in writing Standard Operating Procedures and method development;
- Excellent computer skills, particularly with Cerner, and Microsoft Office;
- Knowledge in the areas of LEAN quality control, quality assurance and quality management;
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision