Job Description

Posting #: 902574

Union: OPSEU

Position: Charge Technologist

Department: Milton Laboratory

Status: Permanent Full Time

Hours: Monday to Friday Days - 7.5 hours (hours are subject to change based on operational requirements)

Site: Milton

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we take healthcare to a new level to meet the urgent needs of our community's growing and aging population. We are a distinctive centre of healthcare excellence that offers first-rate care in an innovative environment that supports the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the community.

Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

This is what you'll be doing:

Working under the general direction of the Lab Manager and collaboratively with the Lab Management Team to plan, organize and direct the day to day operational activities of the Milton laboratory.

Responsibilities:

The Charge Technologist of Milton Core Laboratory understands the principles of medical laboratory sciences basing practice on current techniques and scientific knowledge. The Charge. Technologist ensures the accurate, precise and verifiable performance of tests and the timely reporting of results which will provide reliable information for the diagnosis/monitoring of each patient/client. The Charge Technologist systematically evaluates and analyses information to facilitate continuous improvement of the laboratory process in the interest of patient care.

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Milton Core Laboratory and the direct technical supervision of the staff (Medical Laboratory Technologists and Laboratory Assistants) working in that area. The Charge Technologist will oversee all departmental areas including; Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine and Point of Care Testing, and assist in overseeing and supporting the Lab Assistants. The Charge Technologist will assist in facilitating activities related to Pathology and Microbiology emanating at the Milton site with the respective Team Lead at the OTMH site

• Participation in bench work (as required)
• Provides strong technical support, consultation and interpretation in all aspects of departmental testing.
• Coordinates troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Responsible for inventory control and management of supplies.
• Orders direct supplies and organizes standing orders, contracts and service agreements.
• Assist and advise the Lab Manager on reagents, consumables and service contracts.
• Assists in the recruitment of new staff and participates in the performance evaluation of staff.
• Responsible for scheduling and payroll for all staff
• Responsible for pulling and reviewing statistical reports (i.e. turnaround statistics, workload statistics etc.), identifying trends and providing recommendations for improvement
• Responsible for following up on clinical area concerns in a timely manner
• Responsible for ensuring timely documentation and follow-up of non-conformities.
• Maintains current knowledge of professional standards, legislation, accreditation requirements, established health and safety guidelines, and ensures compliance of staff.
• Monitors procedures, develops, updates and reviews technical manuals to ensure consistency across all three hospital laboratories.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare requirements and maintenance of the quality management system. Responsible for quality assurance, quality control and risk management programs.
• Development of quality indicators and preparation of statistics as they relate to the Milton site.
• Participates in the evaluation and implementation of new equipment and methodologies.
• Recommends and assists in the planning and execution of educational opportunities for staff.
• Participates in the teaching and training of new staff and students of medical laboratory programs.
• Demonstrates being a Team player, strong communicator, caring and respectful amongst internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility, working within the financial boundaries of the organizational funding.
• Supports management in the development of operational and corporate budgets and provide statistics and analyses related to department as required.
• Collaborates and supports the Georgetown Charge Technologist (when required)
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Qualifications:

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
• Minimum 6 years of relevant technical core lab experience required (including Transfusion Medicine and Point of Care Testing)
• Experience with Instrument Manager middleware an asset
• Experience with various Point of Care platforms preferred
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Recent experience with scheduling required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Must be capable of functioning well in a high stress environment
• Demonstrated excellence in laboratory Quality Control theory, practice and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IQMH Quality Systems and Quality Assurance procedures
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize work, adapt to changing priorities and to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and customer service skills, within and external to the laboratory setting
• Teaching/training experience an asset
• Must be able to work independently or in a team setting; demonstrated self-direction
• Proven ability to motivate staff, promote teamwork
• Experience with the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational materials to facilitate transfusion related learning for of hospital staff
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Must be capable of adapting to changing priorities, deadlines and procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Continuing education relevant to area of responsibilities as outlined
• Strong time management and project management skills
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must be physically able to do the job
• Demonstrated satisfactory employment and attendance record

Date Reposted: November 18th, 2022

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit your application via our website at www.haltonhealthcare.com directly to this posting and include a current copy of your resume.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Halton Healthcare is a smoke free facility in and around all three sites. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors to accommodate individuals' health concerns arising from exposure to scented products. , We ask for everyone's cooperation in our efforts to accommodate health concerns.