Medical Laboratory Technologist - Transfusion Medicine & Hematology

Medical Laboratory Technologist - Transfusion Medicine & Hematology

Part-time

Program: LABORATORY

Site:
Brampton Civic Hospital

Departments: N. Chemistry
- Job Category:
Laboratory

Contract Type:
Permanent

Union Group:
Non Union - Allied Health

Schedule:

Rotational Shifts - Days/Evenings/Nights (Non Union)

Employment Type:

Part Time

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities.

We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Accountabilities

Checks unverified laboratory results for accuracy prior to verification; investigates unexpected abnormal and/or spurious results according to laboratory policies, processes and/or procedures

Performs operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory analyzers and equipment

Monitors quality control results and responds appropriately to discordant results

Ensures specimen collection, integrity, transport, and storage is appropriate for sample processing and analysis

Refers discordant findings to appropriate personnel for further follow-up

Assists at bone marrow collections; check specimen for acceptability; processes in-house and send-out test requests

Monitors temperature and expiry dates of blood and blood component products to ensure products are acceptable for transfusion; discards outdated or compromised products as required

Checks operating room list to ensure blood products are available for required surgeries

Issues blood and blood component products

Actively participates in the laboratory quality management system and process improvements

Performs other procedures and duties as assigned

Qualifications

Medical Laboratory Technologist with CSMLS certification

Current registration with CMLTO in good standing

Minimum two years recent transfusion medicine experience in a hospital laboratory settingor must demonstrate successful completion of all relevant education within the past two years

Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of productivity, competence and professionalism

Able to evaluate and analyze information to facilitate continuous improvement of the laboratory process in the interest of quality patient care

Strong multi-tasking, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Proven ability to be a team player; strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Meditech, Paradigm and Microsoft Office computer system an asset

Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Excellent attendance, punctuality and work ethic

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