Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist

Requisition ID: 343917

Position Number: 20092261

Posting End Date: September 4, 2023

City: Winnipeg

Site: Shared Health

Work Location: St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: SBGH Hematology Blood Bank

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCPCMStBSHDSM

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 09/25/2023 - 04/10/2025

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $32.889 , $34.398 , $35.971 , $37.677 , $39.455 , $41.322

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Charge Technologist or Designate, the Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for supervising and giving technical assistance to a section within the lab. The Senior Technologist may also be responsible for one or more of the following programs; Research and Development, Teaching, Quality Control and / or Safety. The incumbent will maintain a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines and ensure compliance with quality assurance programs and maintain standards put forth by Accreditation. Functions are conducted in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health Diagnostic Services, current policies, procedures and applicable legislation.

Experience

• Supervisory experience an asset
• Minimum three years' recent related work experience preferred

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of the CSMLS Prior Learning Assessment process for a discipline specialty, as deemed by the Employer may also be considered
• Graduate of an approved Medical Laboratory Technology program with attained certification by the CSMLS
• Advanced academic achievement (e.g. A.R.T. or B.Sc.) preferred
• Relevant courses or seminars preferred

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current licensing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Manitoba (CMLTM) required
• Current registration with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) preferred

Qualifications And Skills

• Workplace Health and Safety Program or training preferred
• Mental and physical health necessary to meet the demands of the job required
• Organize and prioritize bench duties with duties associated with the Senior Technologist position
• Work under pressure
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral
• Maintains confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position
• Apply technical knowledge to interpretation of results, troubleshooting, and assessing of methods
• Windows computer environment required
• Microsoft Office programs required
• Ability to perform duties as described
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills required
• Proficient analytical skills
• Follow oral and written instructions precisely with attention to detail
• Fluent language skills (written and oral) in both French and English may be required

Physical Requirements

• For more definitive information, refer to the Job Hazard Analysis Assessment of this position within the specific laboratory
• Participating in standby and callback duty may be required
• Rotate through various workstations as required
• Exposure to all hazards and dangers incumbent in working in a laboratory
• Working shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.