What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technologist Labs Blood Transf'n position at Unity Health Toronto?
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- As part of a team, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical functions in Transfusion Medicine.
- Rotates work stations as required and performs other related duties as determined by their Operations Leader / Technical Specialist.
- Prioritizes workload and ensures work, including STATS are completed in the required time frame.
- Identifies abnormalities in test results and takes appropriate action; if necessary to seek advice from appropriate resources.
- Reports and documents unexpected or non-conforming events / incidents.
- Prepares, authorizes and interprets laboratory results.
- Responds to all inquiries regarding specimen collection, results and interpretation.
- Performs routine and preventative maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
- Follows SOPs in the completion of all duties.
- Adheres to all elements of the quality program including testing appropriate QC samples, performing QA activities, and, assessing results.
- Participates in the development and maintenance of the quality management system by writing / updating SOPS.
- Liaises with internal and external customers.
- Adheres to the laboratory safety program.
- Participates in material management, inventory management, safety management, performance management and quality assurance.
- Participates in the training of technologists, laboratory students, medical students and residents.
- Participates in technical research and development activities and continuing education.
- Participates in test development and validation
- Other duties, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS :
HOURS : Must be willing and able to work all rotating shifts (including evenings, nights, weekends & statutory holidays)
