Chief Technologist Transfusion Services

Health PEI, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Chief Technologist Transfusion Services Base pay range: CA$46.24/hr - CA$56.63/hr

The Chief Technologist/Medical Laboratory Specialist 3 (MLS3) is responsible for the daily administration, organization, supervision and technical function of the Division and participates with the Division Head and the Laboratory Manager in the development of policies, procedures, plans, objectives, budgets, etc. The MLS3 manages and supervises staff, performs technical operations in the Division and assists with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Supervising technologists and support staff in accordance with laboratory policies and completing performance appraisals; and clearly communicating expectations

Organizing daily laboratory activities and assigning duties and bench rotations

Ensuring adequate supplies in inventory as well as adequacy and quality of reagent and control solutions

Ensuring the practice of laboratory safety policies and procedures

Encouraging the ongoing development of division staff through continuing education

Maintaining a work climate that encourages communication, through the use of team building, interpersonal conflict resolution and shared decision making

Participating in developing policies, procedures, plans and objectives, and developing the division budget and monitoring expenditures

Maintaining workload measurement records and performing related statistical analysis

Developing work shift and vacation schedules, approving time sheets, overtime and leave forms

Reviewing and reporting of proficiency testing programs

Ensuring preventative maintenance on instruments in liaison with Biomedical Engineering Services and/or commercial equipment suppliers

Instructing technical and support staff in the proper operation of instruments and methods

Participating in the selection of equipment and methods

Encouraging, supporting and participating in method development in consultation with the Division Head and the Laboratory Manager

Assisting in the selection of division staff

Responsible for implementation of the quality management system in the department and ensures practices and procedures meet and/or exceed the required standards

Other related and allied duties

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in science, arts or health related degree and/or ART is required

Graduate from an accredited program in Medical Laboratory Technology

Extensive experience in Blood Transfusion Services

Registered with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) as an active member

Licensed or eligible for licensing with the PEI College of Allied Health Professionals

Previous supervisory experience and/or completion of a formal leadership program considered an asset

Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including oral and written communication as well as good interpersonal relationships and organizational ability are essential

A good previous work and attendance record

Other Qualifications

Courses and/or certificates in Management from a recognized Health Care learning program would be an asset. The successful applicant may be required to undertake such studies if not previously completed

Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset

Salary Range: $46.24 - $56.63 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly / Monday to Friday, Days.

Posting ID: 163805-0724QEPO

Closing Date: Open until Filled

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