Medical Laboratory Technologist - Hematology

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and expiry dates of blood and blood component products to ensure products are acceptable for transfusion; discards outdated or compromised products as required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

Requirements

• Medical Laboratory Technologist with CSMLS certification
• Current registration with CMLTO in good standing
• Minimum two years recent transfusion medicine experience in a hospital laboratory setting or 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
• May be required to travel between and work at all Osler sites