SR. Lab Technologist

This position reports to the Manager of Hematology. Responsibilities include:
• Scheduling
• Monitoring workflow and reassigning staff as necessary to meet turnaround times
• Operating and maintaining equipment including recognizing and troubleshooting failures, taking corrective action and ensuring proper documentation
• Coordinating proficiency testing within the department
• Participation in internal quality committees
• Designing and coordinating implementation of new methodology/technology and necessary validation as per guidelines.
• Acts as a key resource to technical staff, technical specialist, laboratory manager and medical staff on technical operation and theory of testing and results
• Participates in critical review of key indicators, incidents, audits and inspections (internal and external)
• Inventory management
• Performs staff competency assessments
• Participates in continuous improvement opportunities and problem solving initiatives
• Lab leadership; teaching, training and mentoring colleagues

• Member in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• Current (minimum 5 years) experience in Malignant Hematology Laboratory
• Extensive knowledge and advanced technical expertise in hematology practices including related Quality Control
• Demonstrated evidence of leadership skills and issue management
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, organizational and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster a team environment
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree (BSc, BTech) or ART in Hematology would be an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office application 
• Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting skills for instrumentation in the Malignant Hematology Laboratory
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Flow Cytometry processes and interpretation
• Demonstrated knowledge of the HRLMP Quality Management System and Accreditation Canada Diagnostics laboratory accreditation practices.