Chief Medical Technologist II (HPC/MTD 5) - Cornwall Regional Hospital

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Laboratory Services, the Chief Medical Technologist II, oversees the effective functioning of the day-to-day technical and administrative activities of Type B & C Hospital Laboratory, or a Unit in any department of the Regional/Specialist Hospital Laboratory to inform and support patient care decisions and treatment; public health policy decisions, surveillance, monitoring, intervention and control of communicable and non-communicable disease conditions in the healthcare system. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative 

• Contributes to the preparation of the department’s annual budget and operational/unit work plan by preparing and submitting the relevant information for the Unit/department 
• Prepares monthly reports for the assigned Unit of the Laboratory Department Reports to the Supervisor when there is an incident which may cause a service delivery failure
• Manages the ordering and maintenance of reagents and consumables for the optimal performance of all aspects of the work undertaken in for the assigned Unit of the department/ laboratory
• Participates in the selection of new laboratory instruments and the development of new technologies to enable an improved and more efficient service 
• Assists in the investigation of revenue-saving procedures and cost analysis of service delivery while maintaining the quality of the laboratory or section of the department/ laboratory operation
• Prepares costing exercise for the operation of the laboratory or section of the department/ laboratory operation 
• Ensures that the calibration and preventative maintenance schedules of laboratory instruments take place according to laboratory and manufacturer protocols 
• Manages the development and promotion of high-quality service within the Unit of the Laboratory Department 
• Prepares and submits monthly, annual, epidemiological and special reports 
• Attends Management Review meetings and makes representation/presentation for /on behalf of the department 

Technical 

• Plans, coordinates and conducts the Unit’s/department’s monthly meeting 
• Manages the day-to-day management of the Laboratory Department/Unit/Section by ensuring high quality standards are maintained 
• Develops and recommends the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, and Test Algorithms within the department of the laboratory 
• Develops and reviews quality objectives, action plans and strategies to achieve and maintain within the department 
• Manages staff compliance to the Department/Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures. Recommends new and additional tests and methods 
• Prepares procurement requisitions for equipment or supplies to maintain and improve the department or laboratory 
• Participates in the procurement evaluation activities (technical advisor) for the selection of equipment, reagents and supplies for the department 
• Monitors the operational functioning and performance of equipment and supplies usage
• Evaluates expenditure-saving procedures and cost analysis of service leading to its recommendation and implementation 
• Facilitators/assists with technical investigations, and diagnostic procedures, providing expert interpretation on complex cases within a specialized department or laboratory 
• Participates in the organization’s internal audit programme under the direction of the Laboratory Quality Assurance Coordinator 
• Evaluates new methodologies leading to implementation or rejection 
• Authorizes the release/dispatch of blood and blood component 
• Monitors quality standards for all analytical procedures, including implementation of procedures to resolve unacceptable method variation 
• Monitors the quality management system within assigned section/laboratory
• Prepares quality indicator reports quarterly for submission or as required 
• Addresses findings of internal and external audits and ensures the completion of appropriate corrective action as required by the audit report 
• Evaluates the findings of investigations of clinical and non-clinical incidents relating to the specialized department or laboratory 
• Recommends and initiates research/ project proposal to improve test method, turnaround time and the performance of the service 
• Reviews Department/Laboratory Procedure Manual/Policies/Test Algorithms leading to rewriting and/or updating, or writing new procedures 
• Collaborates with the internal and external stakeholders in the planning and implementation of future developments of the Laboratory Service 
• Reviews and submits proficiency test results to the quality assurance office 
• Reviews, discusses and implements appropriate corrective action of the proficiency test report within the department 
• Reports abnormal laboratory findings and trends to the relevant healthcare professionals in accordance with the standard operating procedures and MOH policies 

Other Duties 

• Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Senior Medical Officer

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent time management skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Excellent teamwork and cooperation skills 
• Proactive work attitude and the ability to work on own initiative 
• Knowledge of standard laboratory techniques and procedures 
• Knowledge of international and local laboratory quality standards 
• Knowledge of the relevant computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; programmes/software 

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from a reputable academic institution Five (5) years minimum experience of at least 2 years at the Supervisory level
• Extensive knowledge in or expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: 
  • Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunohaematology, Histology, Cytology; Training in Laboratory Quality Management Systems and Laboratory Standards (ISO 15189/ISO 17025/ISO 9001) is an asset 
• Training in Supervisory Management would be an asset 
• Licensed Medical Technologists:
  • Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine (CPSM) 

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED