FULL-TIME SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST / QUALITY AND POINT OF CARE COORDINATOR

Middlesex Hospital Alliance; Strathroy; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Strathroy, Ontario is seeking a Full-Time Senior Technologist / Quality and Point of Care Coordinator. The role involves leading quality management initiatives, facilitating day-to-day operations in the laboratory, and serving as a point of contact for staff concerning patient care delivery. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience and current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and self-directed learning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Coordinates and monitors point of care testing at both facilities.
• Oversees maintenance of the Quality Management System.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Graduate Certificate in Laboratory Quality Management

Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario

Tools

Cerner PathNet

Job description

Overview

JOB POSTING

Middlesex Hospital Alliance

Posting #096-2025

FULL-TIME SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST / QUALITY AND POINT OF CARE COORDINATOR – Laboratory

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the day-to-day operations and efficient workflow of the department using clinical knowledge, good judgment and leadership skills.
• Works as a technologist while serving as the first point of contact for all staff with any issues regarding patient care delivery, staffing issues and point of care testing
• As Quality Coordinator, oversees maintenance of the Quality Management System in consultation with the Manager Laboratory Services and Medical Director / Quality Office
• As Point of Care Coordinator, coordinates and monitors the function of point of care testing at both facilities to maintain quality and safety
• Technical Liaison with Medical Consultants, Manager and Nursing Areas at SMGH and FCHS
• Oversee training and competency programs for laboratory and nursing staff (POCT)
• Cerner Subject Matter Expert
• Maintain competency to perform all duties of a bench technologist in Core Lab and Transfusion Medicine.

Essential Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Graduate Certificate in Laboratory Quality Management preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills and mentoring abilities with supervisory experience an asset
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and critical thinking / problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated superior organizational skills to prioritize tasks in collaboration with other members of the health care team
• Demonstrated ability to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities. LEAN and quality management certification an asset.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and self-directed learning
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with clients to provide exceptional customer service
• Demonstrated intensive knowledge and skills in Cerner PathNet.
• Strong team player with the ability to perform duties independently and professionally
• Proven excellence in attendance and performance
• Understanding and demonstrated use of good body mechanics