Medical Lab Technologist – TDM/Toxicology/Special Chemistry

Company

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

Location

Toronto

Duties

The Medical Lab Technologist performs and is responsible for a variety of laboratory tests and procedures and acts in accordance with the mission, vision, values and goals of the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) and those of the Hospital. They will support a 24 hour / 7 days a week operations working all shifts on a rotational basis including weekends and holidays as scheduled. The Medical Lab Technologist will work TDM/Toxicology/Special Chemistry within the Division of Biochemistry.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do
• Perform analytical tests, assess, interpret and report results
• Prepare and issue of samples/product/specimen
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and records of testing
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Practice and perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures with accurately and precisely within defined time expectations (TATs)
• Recognize failure, troubleshoot, take remedial action, and document action, within their scope of practice, as required
• Report failures, issues & action taken to immediate supervisor
• Assess results against diagnosis to ensure relevant results correspond with known patient data, as appropriate
• Recognize abnormal and critical results, and takes appropriate actions according to the established SOP, as required
• Provide training to technologists, students and clinical fellows.
• Follow inventory control system and communicate status to ensure availability of adequate reagents and supplies
• Participate in the development, implementation and support of the policies, processes and procedures within the Quality System to support the effective operation of DPLM
• Follow health and safety procedures as per DPLM and Hospital guidelines.
• Perform quality control and documents control results
• Review and monitor daily QC results
• Recognize unusual quality control results, take remedial action and document outcome
• Report ongoing or unresolved QC issues to immediate supervisor

Requirements

Here’s What You’ll Need
• Bachelor of Science and/or diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Bachelor of Science MLS is preferred
• Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry experience is highly desirable
• Experience with paediatrics is an asset
• Solid computer skills
• Solid technical skills and theoretical knowledge within the specialties of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Toxicology favourable
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated customer service orientation and ability to relate well to others
• Strong organization skills and ability to work well under pressure and prioritize
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and adaptable to new technologies and processes
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to make decisions based on knowledge and experience

Employment Type: Full-Time