Supervisor/Charge (Point of Care Testing & Specimen Management) - Multiple Sites - Corporate Lab Admin

Job Description

• Coordinates the activities with Point of Care Testing (POCT) and Specimen Management staff; monitors and reallocates resources to meet performance expectations and operational needs
• Oversees operations and maintenance protocols, quality assurance and quality control proficiencies, purchasing and inventory management processes
• Responsible for workload / statistical reports; including non-captured service recipient and non-service recipient workload units
• Oversees all verification, validation and operation qualification protocols for Point-of-Care equipment, reagents and supplies
• Provides update on POCT activity to the Clinical Managers at each area and Specimen Management activity to the Lab Operations Manager.
• Keeps current with technical methodologies, performance standards and evidence-based practice
• Maintains theoretical knowledge of related laboratory discipline to provide consultative services within scope of practice
• Manages workload effectively and efficiently, working with team members to identify and solve problems, meet deadlines and set priorities
• Collaborates with peers, management, professional leader and quality manager; using the organizational reporting structure to address conflict and develop solutions prior to escalation
• Monitors spending; follows Osler’s procurement practices; investigate discrepancies and reports on variances; brings any issues, challenges and risks forward to management as necessary
• Moves laboratory practices forward with innovative technologies and new processes using project and change management skills
• Ensures the department meets the Accreditation Canada Diagnostics requirements.
• Investigation, corrective action and follow-up for all non-conformances; discordant results, complaints, employee incident reports
• Provides performance feedback to staff to identify developmental opportunities, competency gaps and/or provide performance recognition.
• Coaches and mentors others; sets goals, identifies areas requiring focused attention with defined outcome targets
• Collaborates effectively with all key stakeholders
• Travel between sites as required.
• As required, attend hospital during off duty hours to attend to emergency situations
• Other duties as required to support organizational need and requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist program (or equivalent degree program as approved by CSMLS)
• Must be registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• ART, POCT certification or related Health Science degree. Leadership and/or supervisory courses preferred
• A combination of continuing education and working experience will be considered
• Minimum of six (6) years relevant laboratory experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Point of Care testing is required.
• Supervisory and/or leadership experience a definite asset
• Experience with Meditech, Paradigm, POCT middleware and Microsoft Office programs is an asset
• A combination of continuing education and working experience will be considered
• Proven ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Effective organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Demonstrated change management while leading projects fostering a culture of teamwork
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development of self and other staff
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work ethic
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Additional Information

Currently Days, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with the collective agreement)

Salary:
Minimum: $45.57 per hour
Maximum: $58.48 per hour

Internal application deadline: [March 3, 2026]

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