Med Laboratory Technologist

Medical Laboratory Technologist – Core Laboratory

By providing exceptional medical laboratory technology expertise and leadership, the Medical Laboratory Technologist 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 Core 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.

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 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.

Registration with the College of Medical laboratory Technologist of Ontario (CMLTO) in areas of responsibility required.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one (1) year recent (within past three (3) years) laboratory experience in Chemistry, Transfusion, and Haematology preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop skill and knowledge in Chemistry, Transfusion, and Haematology through continuing education preferred.
• Experience with current instrumentation/automation in Chemistry, Transfusion, and Haematology 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.