Unit Summary
The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by the Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare. The program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into health care for the benefit of the community, and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science.
Position Summary
The Technical Specialist Malignant Hematology is accountable for acting in accordance with the mission, vision, values and goals of the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) and those of St. Joseph's Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences Corporations. This position will foster an environment which supports clinical excellence, continuous learning, outcome and evaluation research and promote open, participative communication within and across the HRLMP as well as the clinical programs and services. The Technical Specialist must be comfortable working with a team that processes regional volumes to include a wide range of malignant and hematological disorders, setting up protocols, interpreting data, compiling reports, as well as taking on a leadership role for facilitating professional development and continuing education within the profession to include the collaboration with Laboratory physicians, scientists and managers.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; days
Qualifications
1. Registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
2. Advanced Registered Technologist, Bachelors of Science or Bachelor of Technology degree preferred
3. A minimum of 5 years experience in flow cytometry including advanced data interpretation skills including compensation/spillover adjustments, advanced knowledge of Kaluza preferred.
4. Demonstrated ability to correlate flow cytometry data with blood, bone marrow, and tissue/body fluid morphology
5. Advanced hematologic morphology skills that include both benign and malignant conditions.
6. Demonstrated excellence in technical, developmental, research, problem-solving and project management skills
7. Demonstrated excellence in communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, team building and the ability to initiate and model positive change
Guidelines
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.