Medical Laboratory Technologist, Transfusion Medicine
Company
Sinai Health
Duties
This is a temporary full-time assignment up to approximately ten (10) months.
In this role you will:
Perform procedures related to reception, documentation and storage of specimens
Perform procedures related to ABO grouping, Rh, antibody screening and cross matching blood
Perform procedures related to prenatal testing, new-born testing and paternal phenotyping
Perform antibody identification procedures
Perform procedures related to receipt and storage of blood and blood components from the Canadian Blood Services
Perform procedures related to release of prepared blood and blood components to the patient's ward or other location for therapeutic use
Write basic interpretation of test results and release these to the patient's physician/ward in a timely fashion
Maintain worksheets, logbooks, patient records, etc. as required by law and the policy of the laboratory
Perform routine preventive maintenance of all equipment and is able to operate equipment effectively
Maintain written records of all quality control, instruments checks etc.
Prepare solutions and reagents applicable to the tests performed
Prioritize work and respond to urgent unpredictable demands for blood bank services in STAT situations.
Consult with peers, senior technologists, section supervisor or section head when appropriate relative to abnormal results, panic results or other concerns
Exhibit a co-operative attitude with other staff, congeniality, flexibility in hours of work, reliability and punctuality, ability to work at a variety of duties, and flexibility in learning new procedures.
Follow the code of professional conducts of the CSMLS
May assist with demonstrating procedures to new staff or students as requested
May participate in educational and informational programs
Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel - includes basic interpretation of laboratory test results and explanations of limitations of the test procedure
May refer tests to other testing facilities for confirmation etc. after consultation with a senior technologist
Participate in Quality Assurance Program
Understand the consequences and impact of errors on the patient
Accept responsibility for your work activities
Maintain patient confidentiality
Exhibits understanding and practices safe work habits
Exhibits initiative and independence of action acceptable for his/her level of training and experience
Performs other duties as requested by the Charge
Technologist or Section Head
Requirements
Mandatory
Active General Registration in good standing with the
College of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Ontario
(CMLTO) and the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
Preferred
2 years’ of recent experience and demonstrated achievements in Blood Transfusion
Proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)
Proficiency in the use of Laboratory Information System
Skills and Knowledge
Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record
In accordance with accreditation standards, employment is conditional upon applicant demonstrating proof of visual colour discrimination ability pertinent to the essential duties of the job
Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
Hours
37.5 hours per week, rotation shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends) per operational requirements.
Salary
As per OPSEU Collective Agreement
Contact
Job Posting Link
Display Date
2024-12-20
Expiry Date
2025-01-16
