General Duty Technologist - Hematology

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We are looking for a General Duty Technologist to support our Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Hematology Department at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus.

The General Duty Technologist must have a Comprehensive working knowledge of the theory, methodologies and procedures in Hematology to perform analytical testing with accuracy and precision; must demonstrate competency and accountability in decisions and actions.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Perform procedures related to analytical testing of patient samples according to established policies and procedures either manually or on automated equipment
• Responsible and accountable of all results and procedures performed
• Communicate effectively all critical results to ordering physicians or units
• Perform internal and external quality control procedures, calibrations, linearity and other quality assurance procedures; perform basic troubleshooting when these procedures fail acceptable limits; report unresolved problems and seek guidance from Senior or Charge Technologist as needed
• Perform the required daily and weekly routine preventative maintenance on equipment, and documentation according to the established protocol
• Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment and instruments; record per protocol and report these equipment malfunctions to the designated technical staff
• Communicate any testing downtimes to units and advise on expected time of resumed testing; use of independent and professional judgement and knowledge to respond to enquiries
• Assist in inventory control of reagents and supplies; prompt notification of any depleted inventory
• Receive, accession and process specimens in accordance with established SOPs
• Knowledgeable of laboratory safety practices and observe these safe procedures at all times
• Assist in training new staff or medical technology students as requested
• Exhibit good time management, multitask, monitor and prioritize workload in response to demands of urgent and STAT testings
• Ability to work independently in a team environment to achieve optimum laboratory operations
• Rotates through relevant areas and workstations and shifts; may work unsupervised in off hour shifts, subject to evaluation of knowledge and competency
• Learn new procedures as required and perform other duties as assigned

• Current general class registration in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• Recent experience in Hematology required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a shift and work co-operatively in a team environment
• Demonstrated problem recognition and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record
• In accordance with accreditation standards, employment is conditional upon applicants demonstrating proof of visual colour discrimination ability pertinent to the essential duties of the job