Sr. Genetic Technologist

The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Josephs Hospital. The Program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into healthcare for the benefit of the community and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science.

This position reports to the Manager of Genetics. Responsibilities include:
• Acting as a key resource for scheduling, monitoring workflow, and reassigning staff as necessary to meet turnaround times
• Operating and maintaining equipment including recognizing and troubleshooting failures, taking corrective action and ensuring proper documentation
• Coordinating proficiency testing within the department
• Participation in internal quality committees
• Coordinating implementation of new methodology/technology and necessary validation as per guidelines
• Acting as a key resource to technical staff, technical specialist, laboratory manager and professional staff on technical operation and theory of testing and results
• Participation in critical review of key indicators, incidents, audits and inspections (internal and external)
• Performs staff competency assessments
• Participates in continuous improvement opportunities and problem solving initiatives
• Lab leadership; teaching, training and mentoring colleagues
In addition, the Genetics Senior Technologist will display courtesy and tact with peers, patients, the public and other hospital staff.

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.

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 HR Operations at , Ext 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.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement
 

• Member in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO), registered in Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics
• Current (minimum 5 years) experience in Clinical Genetics Laboratory
• Combined working experience in both Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics an asset
• Extensive knowledge and advanced technical expertise in Clinical Genetics practices including related Quality Control and Quality Assurance
• Demonstrated evidence of leadership skills and issue management
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and contribution to education and development of students and co-workers
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and troubleshooting of Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics processes and interpretation
• Demonstrated knowledge of the HRLMP Quality Management System and Accreditation Canada Diagnostics laboratory accreditation practices

Monday to Friday, days
Rotating weekends