Med Laboratory Technologist

at  Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

Job Description:

SKILLS/ABILITES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Accreditation Canada - Diagnostics program preferred Demonstrated knowledge of current technologies within the field.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and professionally with staff, physicians, volunteers, patient families, and visitors.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks at a time in a cost-effective manner.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently and as a team member, with high degree of motivation and independent judgment.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent attendance and schedule flexibility.
• Demonstrated excellent conflict resolution and change management skills.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated proficiency with keyboarding, Laboratory Information Systems (Meditech preferred), MS Office, internet use and another computer software.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and performing mandatory reviews.

EDUCATION

General certification in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized post-secondary institute.
Certification through the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
Registration with the College of Medical laboratory Technologist of Ontario (CMLTO) in areas of responsibility required.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one (1) year recent (within past three (3) years) laboratory experience in Microbiology preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop skill and knowledge in Microbiology through continuing education required.
• Experience with current instrumentation/automation in Microbiology an asset.
• General knowledge of all areas of the laboratory preferred.
• General knowledge of the theory and practices of applicable laboratories procedures and equipment required.
• Meditech and LIS knowledge and experience an asset.

As an integral member of the Laboratory team the Medical Laboratory Technologist responsibilities include:

• participating in technical, professional and quality in-services and education
• participating in staff and patient experience and feedback initiatives, professional development, teaching/ educational activities, safety and quality improvement programs to ensure excellence in the provision of services.
• reading and confirming reading and understanding laboratory policies and procedures through document control software
• forwarding suggestions for policy and procedure improvement or corrections required to the Charge or Team Leader.
• performing laboratory procedures for specific discipline(s) and functions and ensuring the completion of assigned workload.
• operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining cleanliness of laboratory equipment and work area; preparing written and electronic reports required to document procedures and test results; participating in teaching, educational, safety and quality improvement programs.
• observing and understanding hospital policies and procedures.
• adhering to hospital and departmental mission and vision statements while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• performing cross-functional duties, as assigned, or requested.
• performing other related duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned, requested, or required.

The above responsibilities are not to be considered all-inclusive; may be assigned other related duties in the interest of efficient operations of RVH or effective patient care.