Clinical Manager, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine and Flow Cytometry

Position: Clinical Manager, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine and Flow Cytometry Laboratories

Status: Permanent Full Time

Department: Laboratory Management

Posted Date: April 15, 2024-May 10, 2024 at 11:59PM EDT

Base Rate: $112,050 – 168,100 (salary band placement commensurate with experience)

A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community. That’s our mission at Trillium Health Partners (THP), one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, and the Queensway Health Centre, along with several satellite locations, THP serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities, and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

If you are passionate about your career, motivated to improve the health of the community, and committed to excellence, quality, and patient safety consider joining our Better Together team!

Job Description:

The Laboratory Medicine and Genetics (LMG) program is a large, complex program that operates across 4 sites and encompasses a range of modalities, including biochemistry, microbiology, hematology, transfusion medicine, flow cytometry, anatomical pathology, specimen collection services, as well as a regional genetics program. Over 6,000,000 tests are performed annually with more than 2,000 specimens arriving daily. A continually Laboratory program is supported under the umbrella of a robust Laboratory Quality Management System. The program supports an active learning environment with learners in all roles.

We are looking for a strong leader who has a proven track record in collaboration, people engagement and decision-making. The successful candidate will lead and manage all aspects of the Hematology, Transfusion Medicine and Flow Cytometry Laboratories including developing a strong team of various laboratory professionals, facilitating change, mitigating risk and improving patient safety. You will provide leadership in the coordination, evaluation and continuous improvement of laboratory activities and collaborate in the development of the program strategic and operational plans.

Leadership Responsibilities:

As part a member of the laboratory leadership team, collaborates with an inter-professional team in the development and planning of key strategic and operational initiatives.

Provide laboratory expertise to programs, committees, best practice initiatives and healthcare professional/patient education

Plan and develop with physicians partner(s), the selection and scope of quality patient testing based on customer needs and changing technology and practice for blood and blood products.

Actively participates in committees, both internal and external to network with peers for benchmarking, best practice and, problem-solving

Guide development of and approve policies, processes and procedures that align with the quality management system and legislative requirements.

Plan recruitment, training, and ongoing competency/education of staff.

Mentor, develop and provide timely performance feedback to all staff.

Effectively manage staffing, equipment maintenance and inventory within a defined budget .

Plan and support the procurement of capital equipment

Develop/implement quality activities in collaboration with Laboratory Quality Manager to maximize service and minimize patient risk

Review and analyze data for trends, coordinate quality improvement initiatives and, guide corrective actions

Responsible for providing a safe working environment for staff and supporting safety initiatives in collaboration with Laboratory Safety Officer and the Occupational Health and Safety department

Practices according to, and is knowledgeable in, the Laboratory Quality Management System.

Key Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in a health-related discipline and/or member in good standing of the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)

Three years of formal or informal leadership experience, and at least 5 years relevant experience in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting

Proven leadership and management skills including: critical and innovative thinking, problem solving, decision making, and managing projects and change

Strong initiative with the ability to formulate long range strategic goals and objectives while translating to various stakeholders.

Strong business management skills (strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, coordinating, managing projects and analytics)

Strong emotional intelligence, communication and leadership skills

Proven experience in leading collaboratively with physician partner(s)

Knowledge of best practice guidelines, relevant legislation and the requirements of ACDx, AC, CSTM, CSA and Health Canada Blood Regulations.

Ability to function effectively and lead during periods of rapid change and transition

Demonstrate a key desire for learning and understanding the strategic direction of the hematology, Transfusion Medicine and Flow Cytometry Laboratories.

Registrations/Membership Requirements:

CMLTO

Position Location and Travel: Travel between all sites of Trillium Health Partners is required.

Notes to applicants:

If you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code to consider this opportunity.

Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Trillium Health Partners is recognized under the French Language Services Act.

As a condition of employment, we require all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID19, in addition to other vaccinations required by the Public Hospitals Act.