Job Description

Posting # 2023-920355

Non Union

Position: Manager, Laboratory & Corporate Point of Care Testing

Department: Laboratory

Status: Permanent Full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday \xe2\x80\x93 Days

(Hours of work and on call responsibilities subject to change based on operational requirements)

Site: Oakville

Halton Healthcare\xe2\x80\x99s 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!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with \xe2\x80\x98exemplary patient care, always\xe2\x80\x99 at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Position Profile:

Working in collaboration with the Director, Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory and an integral member of the Halton Healthcare Laboratory Quality Team, the Manager is accountable for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital laboratory and the provision of corporate leadership for the Point-of-Care Testing Program.

Together with the Milton District Hospital and Georgetown hospital Laboratory Manager, there is shared corporate accountability for assisting in the development of the service\xe2\x80\x99s strategic and operational plans that are aligned with the corporate strategic priorities of Halton Healthcare \xe2\x80\x93 Collaborate, Advance, Respond and Empower; planning, preparation and ongoing monitoring of the annual operational plan and budget; management of human, financial and capital resources and overall ensuring that there is an effective and efficient laboratory quality management program in place.

The manager will focus and apply managerial and laboratory knowledge and expertise across diverse operating disciplines to achieve quality patient care and service transformation. As a visionary leader, this person is result-oriented and actively fosters a positive atmosphere that supports teamwork, collaboration, shared learning and staff development, while ensuring excellence in the provision of services and quality patient care. The Manager is responsible for communicating and disseminating information to staff, the Director, and the Physicians in a timely and effective manner.

This individual will ensure the quality of service and professional practice by actively facilitating the work of the Laboratory Team Leaders/Physicians and liaising with customers and colleagues internal and external to the organization. As a member of the Halton Healthcare management team, the manager observes, understands and ensures compliance with Hospital, legislative, professional practice and departmental policies and procedures; adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements; maintaining patient confidentiality; and participating in hospital wide management activities as applicable.

Candidate Profile:

• Baccalaureate Degree in clinical/administrative field required.
• Post-graduate continuing education in management skills, e.g. financial management, conflict resolution, decision making required
• Master\'s degree (MBA, MHA) preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in progressively responsible leadership and management roles in Laboratory Services (Hospital/Private Laboratory Healthcare Settings).
• General MLT Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
• Broad knowledge of Laboratory practice, Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare requirements, Accreditation Canada, legislative and regulatory requirements pertaining to laboratory practice and operations
• Broad knowledge of the CMLTO Standards of Practice and Guidelines for Laboratory professionals.
• Completion of Continuing Education courses focused on Point of Care Testing preferred
• Experience working in a unionized environment an asset
• LEAN or equivalent training preferred
• Proven management skills including financial, human resources, quality management, change management, evaluation, planning and utilization.
• Proven ability to critically analyze issues, conceptualize and implement solutions.
• Proven track record of successfully facilitating activities to improve processes/services
• Proven track record to engage and empower others to work towards a common goal.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Well developed negotiation and conflict management/resolution skills.
• Self-directed, highly motivated and capable of handling multiple priorities and demanding timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively represent laboratory services and across the continuum of care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice and work flows in other health care settings preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic/operational planning and collaborating with internal partners to drive change and promote a learning environment.
• Superior understanding of applicable legislative, professional practice and Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in the quality management of a Point of Care Testing Program.
• Proven mentoring and coaching skills.
• Experience with planning, implementing and evaluating service delivery methods
• Experience using quality management systems with an understanding of how to develop measurements and benchmarks
• Project Management experience preferred.
• Facility planning, renovation and change management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Mission and Values of Halton Healthcare
• Demonstrated excellent attendance.

Date Posted: May 30, 2023

Internal applications due by: June 6, 2023

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\xe2\x80\x99 health concerns arising from exposure to scented products. , We ask for everyone\'s cooperation in our efforts to accommodate health concerns.

All Halton Healthcare staff, professional staff and volunteers are encouraged to be vigilant about identifying and reporting safety incidents in their everyday practice. They also have a role in analysis, recommendations and follow through to implementation.

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