POSITION: SENIOR MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

UNIT: LABORATORY

SALARY: $37.83 - $46.89

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• POSITION DESCRIPTION:

  Key Accountabilities include:

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• Performs routine bench duties in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures to ensure a high quality, accurate and timely result.
• Operates, maintains and performs troubleshooting on a variety of laboratory instruments to ensure optimal function.
• Contributes to the ongoing improvement of clinical chemistry processes and operations
• Authoring and maintenance of clinical chemistry standard operating procedures in accordance with regulatory standards
• Participates in the validation and assessment of procedures and equipment under the direction of Laboratory Management
• Other duties as assigned

HOURS:

STEGH Laboratory Services provides 24/7 support. This position will be required to work all departmental shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and statutory holidays.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Must have completed a recognized Medical Laboratory Technologist program from a recognized post-secondary institution. BSC/MLT or ART preferred.
• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
• Preference will be given to those with a minimum of six (6) years previous clinical laboratory experience preferably within a Hospital environment
• Knowledge of Ontario Hospital Lab Accreditation requirements and experience with the process preferred
• Preference will be given to those with Cerner LIS experience and computer skills to include the regular use of Outlook, Risk management software, Internet/Intranet navigation including STEGHnet, basic word processing
• Participates in the training and orientation of staff and students
• Strong analytical reasoning and decision making skills
• Advanced ability to perform medical lab techniques and procedures
• Proven ability to solve analytical and technical problems
• Highly team and customer focused with the ability to communicate respectfully in a pleasant, flexible and professional manner with all patients, families, staff and volunteers
• Ability to adapt to changes in assignment throughout a shift, follow instructions and conduct yourself professionally
• Open to change and is proactive to departmental initiatives
• Ability to work alone, prioritize and take initiative – self-motivated
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties.
• Acceptable performance and attendance record
• Computer skills to include the regular use of Outlook, RL6, Internet/Intranet navigation including STEGHnet, basic word processing.