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.
