Charge Technologist

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full-time Charge- Medical Laboratory Technologistto join our dynamic Innovation & Portfolioteam in Ottawa.

TheInnovation & Portfolio Management team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by performing routine as well as other relevant lab duties.

Formula for success

• • Utilizing your exceptional organizational skills you will organize and distribute workload to ensure the efficient operation of the laboratory accession and office areas.
  • Drawing on your expertise you provide technical procedural and theoretical support to staff.
  • Monitors workflow and ensures equitable distribution of the workload to meet expected turnaround times.
  • Drawing on your laboratory experience and under the direction of the Lab Manager coordinates the implementation of new projects procedures and improvements to workflow.
  • Perform supervisory duties.
  • Investigates technical and other related problems and keeps the Lab Manager informed.
  • Drawing on commitment to excellence you will ensure issues related to quality are followed up with appropriate corrective action.
  • Assist with the coordination of training and orientation programs for all departmental staff.
  • Perform testing procedures.
  • Order receive and prepare reagents or reagent kits for testing.
  • Prepare laboratory equipment for routine operation.

Desired education and skills

• • Graduate of an approved Medical Laboratory Technology training program with attained certification by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is required.
  • Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is required.
  • Minimum of 5years experience in a transfusion medicine laboratory or other related discipline is required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of hospital and various laboratory policies and procedures is required.
  • Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is required.
  • Previous experience with PCR and NAT is an asset.
  • Previous supervisory experience as a Senior Technologist or Charge Technologist is preferred.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills being able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities within short time lines.
  • Ability to effectively delegate and direct the efforts of staff.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a good command of the English language.
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with departmental staff management volunteers customers and the general public.
  • Competency in the use of personal computers within a Windows environment using Microsoft Word Excel Powerpoint and email software.
  • Recognized commitment to ongoing training and development.
  • Actively promotes the importance of team cohesiveness pride and accomplishment in the delivery of a superior level of service.
  • Demonstrates good listening skills in order to enable effective and satisfactory resolution of problems.
  • Ability to follow instructions document work and assume responsibility for own work.

What we offer you

• 3 weeks vacation.
• Comprehensive group health dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefitpension plan.
• Employee discounts wellness program professional resources.

What you can expect

• Shifts include days evenings weekends and statutory holidays.
• Physical requirements - ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.).