Technical Specialist, Malignant Hematology

The Technical Specialist Malignant Hematology is accountable for acting in accordance with the mission, vision, values and goals of the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) and those of St. Joseph's Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences Corporations.
This position will foster an environment which supports clinical excellence, continuous learning, outcome and evaluation research and promote open, participative communication within and across the HRLMP as well as the clinical programs and services.
The Technical Specialist must be proficient working with a team that processes regional volumes to include a wide range of malignant and hematological disorders, leading validation studies, setting up protocols, interpreting data, compiling reports, as well as taking on a leadership role for facilitating professional development and continuing education within the profession to include the collaboration with Laboratory physicians, scientists and managers.
The Technical Specialist optimizes the provision of service by utilizing the available resources in an effective and efficient manner, liaises with various users of the service and with technologists regarding results and methodologies, and provides education to staff for new methodologies.
The Technical Specialist participates in short and long term planning, setting goals and objectives which will contribute to the program plans for meeting the needs of the clinical programs, maintains a high level of technical expertise, professional growth and development through literature reviews, professional associations and attending seminars and workshops.
Registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario

• Degree/certificate from a recognized Health Management Program and/or Quality Management Program preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in technical, developmental, research, problem-solving and project management skills
• Advanced Registered Technologist, Bachelors of Science or Bachelor of Technology degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of Flow cytometry experience that includes interpretation skills
• Demonstrated ability to correlate flow cytometry results with bone marrow morphology, cytochemical stains and molecular or cytogenetic test results
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, team building and the ability to initiate and model positive change
• Morphology experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of the quality management system, new test validation and implementation processes building, and the ability to initiate and model positive change
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.
Job
Administrative/Service
Primary Location
Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at
Juravinski Hospital
Organization
LAB HEMATOLOGY
Status
Regular
Hours per week
37.5
Number of Openings
1
Union Code
Non Union Employees
Minimum Salary
41.3000
Maximum Salary
52.9500
Post Date
May 31, 2023, 11:00:00 PM
Jun 8, 2023, 10:59:00 PM
Unit Summary
The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by the Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare. The program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into health care for the benefit of the community, and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; days
Guidelines
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 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 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 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement