Job Description

Location:
Laboratory Services
Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network
Language requirement:
English Essential
Schedule:
Subject to change due to operational requirements
Job Classification:
Medical Laboratory Technologist 3 (LT03)
Job Classification Type:
MSP
JOB PURPOSE
The Quality and Safety Coordinator is responsible for managing the zone safety program and for coordinating the activities required to meet Laboratory quality standards.
QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science degree or a graduate of a school of Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Must be registered with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science and licensed and in good standing (a practicing member) with the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists.
• Must have three years of related experience.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Quality and Safety Coordinator is responsible for:

• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards related to quality and safety
• Identifying, monitoring and reporting on quality and safety indicators
• Developing and/or performing quality and safety audits
• Leading or participating in initiatives to support quality improvement and to promote lab safety
• Developing and implementing orientation and training sessions
• Investigating and responding to incidents
• Overseeing the document control system

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizons Terms of Employment: http://skyline/EmploymentBenefits/Pages/Terms-of-your-Employment-.aspx
COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY THE CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (2005):

• Safe Work Practices
• Data Collection and Specimen Procurement/Receipt
• Analysis of Specimens and Validation of Results
• Analytic Techniques
• Interpretation and Reporting of Results
• Quality Management
• Critical Thinking
• Applied Investigation
• Resource Management
• Communication and Interaction
• Professionalism

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK:

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Interested? Apply Today?
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.
About Horizons Recruitment Process
We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Horizons recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizons hiring purposes.
Diversity Statement
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.