Senior Technologist - Quality Assurance - Microbiology

Job Description

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care.

Since 5, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educate future clinical and scientific leaders.

Sinai Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce, at all levels of the organization,that reflects the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know through the Accommodation Phone Line at 0 ext.

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The Senior Technologist - Quality Assurance will develop and maintain a quality management program for the department, coordinate the review and maintenance of laboratory manual, provide leadership and guidance for quality assurance and accreditation activities.

Responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Oversee the Quality Management System of the department :
• Design and maintain the departmental quality management system in accordance with all accreditation and licensing requirements.
• Monitor the quality management program to ensure compliance to policies and procedures.
• Educate staff on the quality management system
• Maintain a document control system
• Maintain incident reporting system : coordinate the documentation, investigation, review and follow up action on all incidents
• Design of the laboratory QC program :
• Responsible for the design and maintenance of the Total QC module
• Train staff in the data entry and verification of QC records
• Monitor completion of all QC records
• Supervise the QC bench technologist and provide training as required
• Maintain, educate and implement current GMP guidelines and USP testing requirements
• Coordinate Quality Assurance Committee meetings
• Prepare agenda, schedule meetings, complete minutes and follow up on action items
• Lead the Quality Improvement Team to identify quality indicators and perform audits
• Participate in inter-departmental and external quality management teams. Compile and present quality report at Quality Management Committee and other as required.
• Coordinate the review and maintenance of Laboratory Manual :
• Ensure that all sections of the manual is reviewed at least once a year
• Keep printed, electronic and web manual up to date
• Communicate changes to staff, client and users
• Organize all lab accreditation and assessment programs (OLA, ACDx, HC)
• Ensure compliance to all accreditation requirements in collaboration with management
• Oversee and coordinate an internal staff proficiency testing program
• Complete lab licensing applications
• Collaborate with management team to conduct client satisfaction surveys.
• Rotate through all bench duties
• Performs other duties as required

Job Requirements

• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario in microbiology.
• Evidence of progressive professional development is required (i.e. additional degrees, certifications, credentials).
• Clinical Quality Management Certificate required (Applicants that have not completed the CQM certification may be considered however as a condition of hire the CQM certificate must be successfully completed on your own time at your own expense within the probationary period)
• A minimum of 5 years’ recent experience in a clinical microbiology department.
• Experience with regulatory assessments
• Experience in operational document writing / document control processes
• Strong initiative with the ability to formulate long range goals and objectives
• Demonstrated effectiveness in project management and time management
• Proven computer skill in Microsoft Office software and Soft LIS.
• Proven skills in data mining. Knowledge in data mining tool an asset
• Proven skills in analyzing data and writing reports
• Demonstrated problem solving, organizational and analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective team building and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to coach and direct staff
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record
30+ days ago