Charge Technologist (Histology)

Job title: Charge Technologist (Histology)

Job description: Position Profile

Join our Laboratory Services team here at Humber River Hospital and help to deliver timely and accurate test results and improve patient outcomes.

Our Laboratory Services Department uses state of the art equipment, technology and processes to collect and test clinical specimens in order to obtain information about the health of our patients so that our inter-professional teams can diagnose, treat and prevent disease.

Our Medical Laboratory Charge Technologists coordinates the day to day activities of the department by exercising technical expertise within the discipline and acts as a resource person within the Laboratory and Hospital. They will judge the technical validity and reliability of test results and communicate their interpretation by ensuring staff competency and training completion.

Are you a Medical Laboratory Technologist registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario? Do you have supervisory experience or technical expertise in the field of Histology? Are you able to interact effectively with Physicians and team members? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, we invite you to read the details below and apply to this exciting career opportunity at Humber River Hospital.

Hourly Rate: $39.99 – $49.55

Union Group: OPSEU 577

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday day shift with availability for rotating shifts, including weekends and commitment of hours as per collective agreement

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting and/or monitoring the analysis of a wide range of clinical laboratory test procedures, utilizing a variety of equipment and materials to provide physicians with data for the study, diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Performs all routine and more sophisticated laboratory procedures without supervision.
• Ensures all equipment in proper working order, and troubleshoots as required.
• Maintains records/documentation as required.
• Ensures compliance to the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH) standards.
• Maintains an awareness of departmental/Hospital Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
• Assists in the evaluation, development & implementation of new methodologies.
• Maintains an inventory system ensuring the availability of adequate volumes of supplies.
• Acts as a resource person and coordinates competency assessment evaluations.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new and current staff.
• Organizes and prioritizes one’s own workload and that of subordinates.
• Participates in related activities in all disciplines upon request.
• Liaises with other Hospital departments and doctors’ offices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current registration as a General Medical Laboratory Technologist with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
• Minimum 5 years of recent clinical experience in Histology.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of previous Supervisory experience in Histology or acting as a technical specialist for Histology.
• Thorough knowledge of inventory management, method development and evaluation, daily operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all instruments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and support orientation, teaching and in-servicing programs of staff and students as well as updating technologists/students of any changes in procedures/methodologies.
• Demonstrates excellent computer skills including proficiency with MS office (Word, Excel) and Meditech System.
• Demonstrated ability to enhance quality and achieve compliance with the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH ) requirements.
• Experience in maintaining records and monitoring quality control systems.
• Experience in assisting in the development of new methodology.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with Technologists, Nursing and Medical staff.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Experience in other disciplines an asset.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Why Humber? Why Now?

Humber River Hospital is on an exciting transformation journey of redefining patient care as we leverage the most advanced technologies to enhance all aspects of delivering high-quality, safe care. We continue to build a people-centered workplace with excellent staff and physician engagement by hiring passionate, diverse and inclusive healthcare professionals. People who care and live our values of Compassion, Professionalism and Respect. People who are committed to making a positive difference.

We are a Studer Group hospital, focused on building our evidence-based leadership practice and hardwiring a culture that WOWs.

Why? Because at Humber River Hospital, we know it’s our people and our ability to innovate that allows us to consistently deliver a great patient experience and the best quality outcomes. After all, we are the hospital that believes exceptional care…healthier community.

To express your interest in this exciting opportunity, please complete the online application in confidence at www.hrh.ca/jobs.

This position will be filled in accordance with the OPSEU 577 collective agreement.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this position. However, the actual responsibilities, duties, qualifications and experience may vary. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Information contained in this job posting/description is subject to change.

Humber River Hospital is committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe that diversity drives our culture of innovation. By bringing together a variety of different perspectives, it fuels our creative thinking, generates new ideas and creates solutions designed to address tomorrow’s healthcare challenges today. We take pride in providing professional development and career advancement opportunities for our employees including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. We also provide accommodation to applicants and all of our employees – from hire to retire.

Let us know what we can do to help you be successful during your recruitment experience at Humber River Hospital.

Company: Humber River Hospital

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 22:15:46 GMT