Job Description

Posting #: 2023-920279

OPSEU

Position: Medical Laboratory Technologist - Training Technologist

Department: Laboratory

Status: Temporary Full-Time for approx. 1 year

Hours: Monday - Friday Days

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.

This is what you\'ll be doing:

The Medical Laboratory Technologist responsible for training understands the principles of medical laboratory sciences basing practice on current techniques and scientific knowledge. Lead training and orientation of new laboratory staff and Medical Laboratory students undergoing clinical placement in the laboratory.

• Responsible for the orientation of new Laboratory staff, and delivery of required bench training, including supporting applications
• Evaluate new hire competency to perform assigned duties according to established training checklist
• Follow the lab\xe2\x80\x99s training process and procedures for competency assessment
• Train new hires and students in performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and troubleshooting of core lab instruments
• Assess staff technical skills using various approaches such as direct observation, monitoring reporting, written tests and assigning proficiency testing specimens
• Maintain training documents and ensure completion of checklists
• Promotes trainee\xe2\x80\x99s confidence in performing required tasks
• Complies with the department\xe2\x80\x99s quality assurance programs
• Assists with reviews of the technical manuals
• Participates in the implementation of new methods, equipment and software as required
• Maintains performance in accordance with the College of Medical Technologists of Ontario
• Performs other duties as required by the Charge Technologists, Technical Director, Laboratory Manager and the Pathologists
• Contributes to the Total Quality Management system by identifying areas for improvement and areas of risk

This is what you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to do it:

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
• Recent experience of

10 years in a Core Lab environment. * Experience training students is required

• Strong working knowledge of Biochemistry, Hematology, and Transfusion Medicine
• Familiar with routine automated equipment
• Ability to work effectively as a collaborative member of a team
• A positive attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Date posted: May 29, 2023

Internal applications due by: June 6, 2023

Please apply 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. 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 and Management 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.

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