Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
Description
Job Posting: Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
Where YOU work, makes a difference.
Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It’s an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’re evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
Are YOU our next Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist?
We’re looking for a Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our Core Lab team in Brampton, Ontario. You will be responsible for the performance and release of various laboratory tests following set procedures. Ensure all quality control checks and standards are run as required. Participate in all quality assurance programs and adhere to company and external regulatory bodies guidelines. Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. Your contributions will make a difference – the results and reports you deliver will be provided to physicians and greatly impact the downstream solutions and treatment critical to saving someone’s life.
This is a full-time permanent position working Monday to Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with weekends ( including Saturdays , Sundays and Statutory Holidays) on rotating schedule. Working Hours can be changed depends on operational needs.
Internal job posting closes at 5:00pm(EST) on October 9, 2024.
Why Dynacare is an amazing place for YOU:
- Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities
- Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones
- Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities
- Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program
- Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all
How YOU will make a difference:
- Ensure sample identification is correct and specimen requirements are met according to established procedures
- Ensure tests are performed in a timely manner
- Responsible for the follow-up on missing samples, documentation and results in their department
- Perform patient’s sample testing and measurement using a variety of manual and automated procedures
- Record, interpret and/or approve test results according to established procedures in a timely manner
- Ensure that abnormal Stat and critical results are handled as outlined in the department guidelines
- Responsible to sign-off on reports as required
- Consult with department supervisor to assist with non-routine problems or concerns
- Ensure all inquiries and problems are handled in a courteous and professional manner
- Maintain confidentiality of appropriate documentation
- If applicable ensure adequate amount of supplies are on hand and that validated in date reagents and testing kits are used
- Ensure maintenance of inventory records
- Ensure that Quality Control (QC)/Quality Assurance (QA) is performed according to department policies and procedures
- Participate in external proficiency testing programs and/or other quality activities
- Follow guidelines as required by external regulatory bodies
- Responsible to follow all relevant pre and/or post analytical QA processes as described in the company quality manual
- Contribute towards Dynacare’s learning and knowledge based culture by sharing in the responsibility of training of staff and skill development of new team members as requested
- Observe and report all malfunctions with equipment and record all corrective action(s) taken
- Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for the operation, maintenance, and minor troubleshooting
- Maintain all logbooks for routine equipment maintenance
- Act as a resource person for the medical laboratory staff with the handling of questions and concerns,regarding technical inquiries
- Assist with proper scheduling, staffing and coordinating weekend shifts as required
- Assist in the implementation and creation of new policies, procedures and programs
- Report or follow-up on test results from referral labs as required
- Interact with Department Head or designate to assist in non-routine problems or concerns
- Assist with the writing and updates of departmental manuals where appropriate, bring problems (technical/personal) to the attention of Department Head or designate
- Accumulate, summarize, review and problem solve quality control data as required
- Successful completion of an accredited MLT program
- CMLTO Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist in good standing
- 6 years of related experience required- Chemistry
- Frequently required to work unsupervised with extensive independent judgement
- Provide consultation and technical support on non-routine issues as required
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to make independent decisions that directly impact the client, patient and the department
Working conditions:
- Ability to lift 30 lbs. (pounds)
- High visual requirements
- Repetitive fine motor movements of hands
- Perform duties in stationary standing/sitting positions
- Exposure to noise, chemicals, solvents and bio-hazardous and radioactive materials
- Shift work required
Passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care? Please apply today and let us open the door to your extended career journey.
Dynacare has been a “Top Employer” for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we’re proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care – we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.
Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees.
In accordance with provincial legislation and our Accommodation Policy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.