Job Description Summary

To perform testing and provide accurate and timely reporting of clinical and environmental laboratory tests as part of a team of laboratory professionals, within quality policies and technical procedures.

Key Responsibilities-

• Conducts standardized medical/clinical tests and procedures for the isolation, quantification, identification, molecular testing and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of clinically significant bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses and associated antibodies.
• Reports and relays results to health care providers within acceptable turnaround time (TAT) as published by PHOL.
• Authorizes the release of laboratory test results and discusses test results with clients within the restriction of College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) regulations.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality as outlined by PHO corporate policies.
• Carries out established quality assurance and control procedures including proficiency testing to ensure quality outcomes.
• Performs review of daily QC materials and take appropriate actions to resolve any discrepancies in QC material that falls outside the acceptable ranges.
• Maintains and monitors equipment and supplies to ensure operability.
• Provides direction and guidance to Laboratory Attendants responsible for supporting MLTs and senior staff and assists with training new staff.
• Provides technical assistance to Senior Technologists and Operational Lead in carrying out testing and/or special projects.
• Performs activities to support the laboratory's Quality management Program and Ontario Laboratory Accreditation requirements.
• Performs other duties or projects as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills-

• Knowledge of and the ability to perform medical and/or environmental laboratory techniques/ procedures, laboratory safety practices and utilize medical laboratory equipment in the conduct of standardized medical/clinical tests and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer applications to utilize standard and laboratory information systems.
• Knowledge of Ontario Laboratory Accreditation requirements to ensure compliance in the conduct of laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of PHO policies and protocols and PHOL code of conduct to ensure confidentiality in the release of test results and discussions with clients.
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with laboratory staff and with health care providers to relay laboratory test results.
• Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Written communication skills to write standard operating procedures, complete records.

Education and Experience-

• Certification in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).

Attributes and Competencies-

• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with laboratory staff and with health care providers to relay laboratory test results.
• Ability to work independently to solve complex problems, working collaboratively to seek advice and direction in solving problems beyond their scope of practice.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $32.85-$42.12 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orillia, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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