Job Description

Working under the general direction of the Lab Manager and collaboratively with the Microbiologists/Infection Control Practitioners to plan, organize and direct the day-to-day technical operations of the Microbiology and Specimen Procurement departments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Technical oversight of staff in designated areas and assists in providing general oversight of the Microbiology departments
- Assists in planning, organizing and coordinating workflow and processes to ensure alignment with best practices.
- Ensures daily work is completed according to established departmental policies and procedures
- Monitors work, prioritizing workload and responds effectively to changing demands
- Assists Lab Manager and Lab Quality Manager in the development, implementation and ongoing review of the discipline specific Quality Management System ensuring compliance with IQMH accreditation requirements
- Participates in the development of quality indicators, monitoring trends and takes appropriate actions based on indicator performance
- Participates in quality and safety audits and assists in instituting corrective actions where required and monitor effectiveness
- Documents incidents, takes appropriate actions, follows up with staff and submits incident reports to the Laboratory Manager
- Establishes, maintains and monitors quality assurance and quality control for designated areas, participates in troubleshooting, investigates discordant external quality assurance results, resolves issues, implements corrective actions and monitors their effectiveness
- Oversees and orders inventory levels to ensure adequate stock and supplies.
- Develops, reviews and updates technical manuals in the document control system




- Ensures all equipment in designated areas is properly maintained
- Oversees and initiates evaluation of new technology, methods and procedures and provides guidance in implementation
- Collaborate with the Microbiologists in the development and implementation of current policies and procedures in Microbiology
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement, minimizes waste and improves efficiencies
- Trains and teaches technical staff in designated areas
- Oversees student teaching program in Microbiology
- Assists in conducting regular staff meetings to shar information, discuss issues and promote team building
- Assists in ensuring hospital and departmental policies and procedures are adhered to and assists in the development and review of Policies and Procedures with recommendations for changes and improvements as required
- Maintains and enforces established safety regulations and participates in the development of enhanced safety procedures as required
- Provides investigation, development, recommendation, implementation and training associated with new methods and new technology
- Provides strong technical support, consultation, and interpretation in all aspects of the Microbiology department
- Performs bench work as required.
- Represents the department, and when appropriate, the organization on various internal and external committees
- Administer scheduling and payroll for designated area
- Maintains current knowledge of professional standards, legislation and requirements
- Support management in the development of operational and corporate budgets and provide statistics and analyses related to department as required
- Recommend and assist in the planning of educational opportunities and the use of educational resources within the laboratory service across all three hospitals
- Other duties as assigned by Manager

📌 Charge Technologist- Microbiology (Oakville)
🏢 Halton Healthcare
📍 Oakville