DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides technical expertise in the Flow Cytometry area of the laboratory and acts as a technical resource person for staff
- Assists and supports the Operations Leader in the smooth running of the day-to-day operations of the laboratory
- Prioritizes and monitors workload and workflow to ensure timely reporting of STAT and routine results
- Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
- Demonstrated commitment to continue advanced education in Flow Cytometry
- Responsible for the provision of quality management, by ensuring and verifying that Quality Control and Accreditation Canada standards are met
- Responsible for equipment operation, maintenance and repair; ensuring that all equipment preventive maintenance is performed and documented
- Performs evaluation and validation of new instrumentation and methodologies and is responsible for the implementation once selected
- Provides teaching and technical direction to technologists, residents, and all applicable staff
- Performs troubleshooting for equipment malfunctions, non-conforming quality control, and anomalous test results
- Participates in the development of policies, processes, and procedures using guidelines established by Accreditation Canada and other applicable regulatory bodies
- Collects and analyzes data to prepare various reports as required
- Assists the Operations Leader in staff schedules to provide coverage for routine bench rotational shifts, weekends, on-call and vacation
- Performs other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be currently registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
- Must have minimum 4 years recent experience in the following areas in Haematology: Flow cytometry.
- Must be proficient and demonstrate expertise in the area of Flow Cytometry
- Completion of a series of advanced courses in Flow Cytometry preferred
- Bachelors of Science degree preferred
- Experience in quality principles, teaching, research/development are an asset
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education is an asset
- Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
- Must possess strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
- Must demonstrate competence in problem-solving and decision-making
- Must be a team player able to work cooperatively with other team members
- Must be committed to the Hospital's mission and values
- Must have an excellent attendance record
HOURS OF WORK: Must be willing and able to work all shifts on days, evening, nights, weekends and statutory holidays.
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
