Duties of Role:

• In conjunction with the Laboratory Manager, POC Senior Technologist, Laboratory Director and/or Clinical Chemist, oversees the POCT program within the hospital.
• Assist in revision and monitoring of POC policies and procedures.
• Participates in the training of staff, as required.
• Assist POC senior technologist Maintaining the quality assurance plan for POCT.
• Reviews records for quality assurance and quality control.
• Reviews QC and maintenance records.
• Recognizes errors, problems and utilizes expertise to coordinate problem resolution, in a timely manner.
• Educates non-laboratory staff as needed on procedures when corrective action is required.
• Ensures the availability of supplies stored in the laboratory.
• Monitors supplies to ensure effective utilization.
• Validates new controls and reagents.
• Conducts proficiency testing and responds to discordant findings reports.
• Reviews and implements Laboratory Accreditation requirement.
• Maintains good working relationships with all departments through meetings, personal contact or written communication, as required.
• Serves as a member of the POCT Advisory Management Committee.
• Develops and maintains appropriate relationships through a network of peers in other health care facilities and professional associations.
• This function is assigned to a MLT in the laboratory and is in addition to his/her other MLT functions

The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications:

• CSMLS Certification in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
• Current registration with CMLTO
• Demonstrates an understanding of operational theory/procedures, performance characteristics of instruments/equipment to facilitate the effective and efficient operation of the laboratory
• Ability to lift reagent and specimen containers
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, push, lift, carry, climb without physical discomfort
• Required to workday, evening, night weekend or holiday shifts.
• Acceptable performance and attendance records

You will be best suited for this position if you have:

• Previous experience in Point of care testing