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Testing Support Associate - Brampton, Canada - Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Blood Services

Verified Company

Brampton, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job category:
Laboratory and phlebotomy

Job posting ID: 4320

Employment status:
Regular full-time

Classification:
PTS/MGT/IT B

Salary grade:
Grade 8

Salary/Rate of pay:
Starting $77,500.00

Application deadline:

This position is open to:
Internal and External applicants

Somewhere in Canada there's a life you can save.
Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving the lives of Canadians.

Thousands of Canadians depend on us every day for reliable access to blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

Join Canada's Lifeline and make a meaningful difference every day.

About the role

Key responsibilities include:

Leads standardization and process improvement initiatives by supporting the effective implementation of initiatives at testing sites. Facilitates, assists, and promotes the development of processes to capture opportunities for improvement & standardization.
Provides process support to the Testing sites by developing, preparing, reviewing, and maintaining work instruction forms and training materials to ensure consistency and standardization. Develops and implements training material and educational sessions to ensure training needs of Testing staff are identified and standardized.
Participates in new projects or initiatives for Testing by providing input and assistance in the development of project proposals/plans, project related validation scripts, and decision documents, and by providing detailed analysis and other input into the planning and implementation of strategic initiatives in Testing to increase safety, cost effectiveness, standardization, and efficiency.
Advises technical and professional staff by cocoordinating regular meetings with Testing or Head Office site representation and/or vendors to resolve current and outstanding issues in the departments, while ensuring that recommendations and decisions are documented and maintained.
Assists and participates in the continuous quality improvement activities for the Testing sites by establishing and implementing staff competencies to monitor site performance, and by continuously reviewing all regulatory standards, preparing gap analysis reports to advise senior management of standard changes and assisting them in ensuring compliance.
Tracks, trends, and monitors the Surround performance by developing KPIs.
Participates in the evaluation of software by developing user requirements, specifications, selection criteria and decision matrices to ensure the selection of the appropriate product.

Education, Training and Experience:

A minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience working in a Supervisory or Charge Technologist capacity or extensive experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist where testing processes are being supported.
An appropriate Provincial Medical Laboratory Technologist License is required (CSMLS/ CSMLTO/CMLTA).
BSc. in Laboratory Science or Advanced Registered Technologist (ART) or equivalent experience is an asset.
Excellent problemsolving, time management, analytical and planning skills required.
Strong oral and written communication skills in English are essential for presentation to all levels of employees.
Demonstrated commitment to continuing education.
Ability to travel if required.

Benefits

Competitive base salary range
Annual performance award up to 6%
Comprehensive group dental and health benefits
Choice of defined contribution or defined benefits pension plan
Employee discounts, wellness programs and professional advancement opportunities

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada.

We are committed to reflecting Canada's population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.
If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career.

Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.
We thank all applicants for their interest.

However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment (such as testing) will be contacted.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.