Medical Technologist-Sunnybrook

• Shift: Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
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• Area of Interest: Laboratory
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Lab Sunnybrook- Sun

Overview

The Medical Technologist will work within the established guidelines of the Laboratory Department. Responsibilities include carrying out laboratory procedures, solving practical and analytical problems, resolving conflict, and implementing constructive change in compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates technical and operational expertise:
  • Performs testing and test procedures according to established policies and guidelines.
  • Interprets quality control results and instrument function.
  • Designated as a charge tech and lead operator for laboratory instruments.
  • Performs advanced skills for special or advanced technical procedures.
  • Completes scheduled preventive maintenance duties.
  • Provides assistance and guidance involving repairs, validations, and function checks; works with vendors as appropriate. Collects blood specimens, etc. from laboratory outpatients.
• Organizes, prioritizes, executes and interprets workload:
  • Act as a resource technologist for coworkers in a specific area.
  • Functions as a designee in the absence of manager.
  • Provides active assistance to coworkers with interpretations and troubleshooting and possible corrective actions.
• Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) and Resource Management:
  • Assists and completes investigations involving unexpected or adverse outcomes and keeps documentation according to regulatory guidelines.
  • Organizes and adapts to changes in workflow due to instrumentation or computer downtimes.
  • Provides solutions and technical support to aid in delivery of patient care.
  • Ensures patient care is not compromised in unusual conditions or conflicts; assists and monitors necessary supplies and kit availability for patient testing.
  • Responsible for following manufacturer’s recommended instructions for utilizing testing material and kits; assists with reagent orders from vendors.
• Technical and Teaching Assistance:
  • Participates in bench instruction of Clinical Laboratory Scientist students, phlebotomy students, nurses, and clinic staff.
  • Provides operational training for coworkers involving manual, automated, and organizational skills for patient testing; shares knowledge acquired through experience and training to assist new hires and current coworkers.
• Practices Good Communication Skills With Internal And External Customers:
  • Communicates hand-off details to coworkers at shift change.
  • Maintains composure and professionalism involving conflicts with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Education: Baccalaureate degree with major in Medical Technology or related science.
• Experience: Less than one year.
• License/Certifications: Certified as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by Board of Registry of ASCP or equivalent, due upon hire or within 1 year from date of hire.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English; multicultural sensitivity; Microsoft Office – basic computer skills; customer/patient focused; critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
• Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Benefits

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more; pet insurance for family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.