Charge Technologist - Lab

Charge Technologist – Transfusion Medicine

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie, Ontario, delivers exceptional, hospital-based care to local communities as well as highly specialized services in Cardiac, Cancer, Stroke, Mental Health, Kidney Care and Trauma to patients across Simcoe Muskoka.

By providing exceptional medical laboratory technology expertise and leadership, the Charge Medical Laboratory Technologist Transfusion Medicine supports the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) strategic plan and MY CARE philosophy which includes the:

1. Vision – As a regional academic health sciences centre, we provide world-class, compassionate care close to home – making a seamless ecosystem of care possible.
2. Mission – Make life better, with the care you need, close to home.

1. Values – Team Up. Be Kind. Do Great Things. Inspire Trust. Be Bold.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an integral member of the Laboratory team the Charge Medical Laboratory Technologist Transfusion Medicine 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.
• Creating and editing Standard Operating Procedures (sops), applicable forms and supporting documents
• Comprehensive knowledge of all SOPs equipment and relevant consumables and reagents, etc.
• Knowledgeable in completing on-line forms for External Testing proficiencies including C.A.P. and Accreditation Canada Diagnostics (formerly IQMH).
• Performing laboratory procedures for specific discipline(s) and functions and ensuring the completion of assigned workload.
• Managing workload, practices and procedures of department; establishes priorities, work standards, develop plans, bench duties assignments/reassignments, resolving technical, clinical, workflow issues
• Building working relationships with vendors
• Provides recommendations for service agreements renewals, test menu additions, equipment replacement and/or additions
• 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.

The above responsibilities are not to be considered all-inclusive; may be assigned other related duties in the interest of efficient operations of RVH or effective patient care.

SKILLS/ABILITES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Accreditation Canada - Diagnostics program preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of current technologies within the field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with keyboarding, Laboratory Information Systems (Meditech preferred), MS Office.
• Demonstrated professionalism, interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with staff, physicians, volunteers, patient families, and visitors.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong teaching skills required
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks at a time in a cost-effective manner.
• Effective time management skills, ability to organize work and set priorities for self and others
• 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 commitment to continuing education and performing mandatory reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently and as a team member, with high degree of motivation and independent judgment.
• Demonstrated excellent conflict resolution and change management skills; able to motivate and maintain objectivity.
• Demonstrated ability to self-regulate and de-escalate in potentially high-conflict situations
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability; able to see the “big picture” and not just own area or department.

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.
• Previous leadership in a Charge role or experience leading a team in a project or initiative preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five (5) years recent (within past three (3) years) laboratory experience in Transfusion Medicine required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop skill and knowledge in Transfusion Medicine through continuing education essential.
• Experience with current instrumentation/automation in Transfusion Medicine 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.