Manager, Education, Safety and Transport

Position Details

Posting #:  28461
Department:  Lab Administration - General
Employee Type:  Regular, Full Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:  
Union:  Non-Union
Openings Remaining:  1

Schedule

Work Days:  Monday to Friday
Time of Day:  Days
Shift:  7.5 hour
Shift Start:   Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:  Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 25/06/24
Closing Date: 09/07/24  Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

CORPORATE PROFILE
The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is a jointly owned program between St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and Hamilton Health Sciences for the delivery of laboratory medicine to Hamilton hospitals. The HRLMP is comprised of approximately 700 staff that provides inpatient and regional centralized laboratory services in the areas of anatomical pathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, hematology, genetics, microbiology, and transfusion medicine.
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is a teaching affiliate of McMaster University and Mohawk College. SJHH fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other. SJHH has earned a reputation for outstanding patient care and innovative medical and surgical treatments. The Hospital is particularly well known for excellence in respiratory care, kidney and urinary care, mental health and addictions, surgical services, cancer surgery and women’s and infants’ care.
Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is a family of five unique hospitals and a cancer centre, including: General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital, McMaster University Medical Centre, McMaster Children's Hospital and the Juravinski Cancer Centre, Urgent Care and West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. 

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior Quality Manager, the Education, Safety and Transport Manager is accountable for:
• acting as an ambassador for the mission, vision, values and goals of the HRLMP as well as those of St. Joseph's Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences Corporations
• facilitating an environment which supports clinical excellence, continuous learning, outcome evaluation and research
• promoting open, participative communication within and across the Program and the clinical programs and services
• advocating and facilitating professional development and continuing education within the profession
• acting as the Professional Leader for Medical Laboratory Technologists and representing the interests of that regulated health profession group on a Professional Advisory Council 
within the Hospital Corporations
• collaboratively developing profession specific strategic and operational plans
• ensuring the maintenance of the standards of the Medical Laboratory Technology profession

QUALIFICATIONS
• Registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• Degree/certificate from a recognized Health Management Program preferred 
• Advanced Registered Technologist or BSc in a related science, Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Health Administration preferred
• Current certificate of training in Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• Certification in Adult Education would be an asset
• Minimum 5 years management or supervisory experience 
• Demonstrated experience in a management role, with a track record of success
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to lead and manage change initiatives in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Transport Canada regulations regarding transport by ground and air
• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development for self and other staff
• Demonstrated ability to meet financial and quality performance targets
• Demonstrated experience in conflict management
• Proven ability to develop partnerships with key stakeholders and develop a high performing team environment
• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability
• Knowledge of principles of Lean Sigma methodology
• Commitment to continuous improvement in service quality levels
• Experience in planning and implementing education and professional development
• Demonstrated knowledge of current learning concepts and technology

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Works collaboratively to enhance quality of laboratory services in patient care through development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of orientation, training, competency assessment and professional development programs for staff within the Program
• Promotes professional development of laboratory staff and coordinates educational activities
• Provides professional practice leadership including RHPA and liaises with external agencies and internal resources as required 
• Coordinates activities of students during clinical placement within the Program and chairs the Teaching Technologists Committee to review student curriculum, evaluate the clinical year program and evaluate the performance of students within the Program
• Participates on College/University Steering and Advisory Committees related to MLS
• Establishes and coordinates a documentation process for recording the educational activities of all technical and clerical staff within the Program
• Develops and maintains a personal education program that supports the role of Education, Safety and Transport Manager
• Manages continuing education requests and funding
• Provides leadership and direction for the QSE personnel in collaboration with the Quality Manager
• Verifies CMLTO registration credentials for MLTs
• Facilitates team building, conflict resolution and supports staff through charge management
• Collaborates with HRLMP leadership and other members of the HRLMP to identify transportation requirements which meet the needs of the Program and partners
• Collaborates with Managers and safety team to ensure that safe work practices are implemented, sustained and monitored across the program
• Facilitates development of systems and processes that add value, avoid duplication, maximize quality, effectiveness and efficiency

 

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St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.