Manager, Laboratory Medicine - Barrie, Canada - Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

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Barrie, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description:

RVH's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is a comprehensive program that provides 2.5 million tests per annum in support of all RVH clinical programs and clinical trials.

RVH's Laboratory is an accredited program as recognized by Accreditation Canada Diagnostics (formerly the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH)) and has received and maintained ISO15189 Accreditation Plus designation.

As a the
Laboratory Manager, you are a visionary leader, results-oriented, and work to actively foster a positive atmosphere that supports teamwork, collaboration, shared learning and staff development, while ensuring excellence in the provision of services and quality patient care.

The Manager is responsible for communicating and disseminating information to staff, the Director, and the Physicians in a timely and effective manner.

This individual will ensure the quality of service and professional practice by actively leading the work of the Laboratory Team and liaising with customers and colleagues internal and external to the organization.

As a leader, the Laboratory Manager observes, understands and ensures compliance with Hospital, legislative, professional practice and departmental policies and procedures; adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements; maintaining patient confidentiality; and participating in hospital wide management activities as applicable.

Responsibilities:

By effectively implementing and maintaining Human Resources systems and practices, the Manager, builds an effective team and fosters a positive work environment within the department.
Effectively plans Human Resources requirements, developmental needs and staff selection to provide maximum team effectiveness and departmental service.
Develops and approves staff schedules based on patient care needs.
Ensures that a contingency plan for staff replacement (e.g. illness) is prepared, maintained and communicated to prevent major impacts on client service.
Encourages and facilitates staff involvement in decisionmaking, equipment purchases and changes in practices/procedures.
Facilitates timely and ongoing communication strategies, i.e. staff meetings, bulletin boards, electronically
Develops orientation and training plans for new staff.
Recognizes staff efforts and achievements.
Conducts performance appraisals, disciplinary and attendance reviews.

Qualifications:

Certification in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized postsecondary institute
Baccalaureate preparation in a health related field essential; Master's level preferred, e.g., MPA, MBA, MHA
Three to five years related clinical and/or management experience required
Active CMLTO Registration required
Quality Manager, Quality Auditor or Management System Certification by a recognized institute preferred
Completion of Canadian Healthcare Association (CHA) management course(s) or equivalent would be an asset
Membership and participation in a relevant professional organizations
Demonstrated knowledge of Ontario Laboratory Accreditation program required
Demonstrated knowledge of current technologies within the field
Excellent human resources management and leadership skills
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and professionally with staff, physicians, volunteers, patient families, and visitors
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects at a time in a cost effective manner
Ability to perform duties independently and as a team member, with high degree of motivation and independent judgment
Demonstrated commitment to excellent attendance and schedule flexibility
Excellent conflict resolution and change management skills
Demonstrated strong critical thinking and problemsolving ability
Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet
Demonstrated proficiency with keyboarding, Laboratory Information Systems (Meditech preferred), MS Office, internet use and other computer software
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and performing mandatory reviews