The School of Health and Public Safety at SAIT prepares students for a dynamic career in the health care sector. We offer specialized training in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, professional assistant programs, information management, and training for wellness professionals. Our programs are hands on, with students and instructors immersed in living classrooms and simulated training.
The Opportunity
The School of Health & Public Safety at SAIT requires an energetic and resourceful individual with great organizational and team work skills to set up laboratories used for student instruction in the Medical Laboratory Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technology Programs. Applicant must understand the medical laboratory professions, disciplines and associated analyzers.
The applicant must also possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and thrive in a team environment. Moderate to advanced level of computer skills such as the ability to use word processing, Excel, the internet and communication software is strongly recommended. Additional educational qualifications are an asset. The applicants must have a somewhat flexible schedule to accommodate the program timetables. The applicant must have a strong ability to negotiate and to work with vendors in the medical laboratory field and with other SAIT personal for purchasing and work with internal personal in shipping and receiving.
We are hiring a permanent 0.6 FTE Educational Technologist position to work in the Clinical Support Services portfolio.
The Role
Clinical Support Services - 80%
Collaborate with staff on course needs including supplies, ordering, and set-up for Medical Laboratory Science programs
Prepare and implement course lab plans (set-up, support and take-down of labs)
Manage annual medical laboratory equipment maintenance requirements
Operate within program supply budgets and maintain inventory control
Initiate supply and equipment orders with approval from the Academic Chair
Coordinate appropriate disposal of biohazardous wastes and chemicals
Manage capital asset inventory and disposals
Manage safety data sheets in an online data base for the School
Contribute to annual equipment inventory lists
Develop and maintain medical laboratory related equipment vendor relations
Negotiate quotes for purchasing, and maintenance
Contribute in a positive way to maintain a “team environment”
Promote professionalism and safety in the workplace
Provide feedback for continuous program improvement
Participate in program, portfolio, School and SAIT events and meetings
Promote and support SAIT and the School of Health and Public Safety mission statements and academic plans
Remain current with vendors in the medical laboratory field though contacting partners and vendors.
Support other educational technologists in the School of Health and Public Safety
Other duties as assigned - 20%
Participate in program, portfolio, School or SAIT meetings
Participate in institutional activities that support students in building their competitiveness, resiliency and citizenship.
Collaborate with other educational technologists in the School.
Perform N95 fit testing.
Participate or lead biosafety program.
Maintain, develop, and grow effective relationships in relevant industry, business and governmental sectors.
Contribute to advancing the mission and vision of SAIT as being a global leader in applied education.
Continue to maintain currency in profession and continue to develop as an educational technologist
Qualifications & Experience
Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate required
Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) Diploma preferred
2 years experience as an MLA or MLT. Experience in clinical microbiology, histoly and/or molecular diagnostics preferred.
Registered or eligible for registration with CMLTA and/or CSMLS
Skills Required
Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
Comfortable speaking to the students and staff
Maintain a positive & respectful attitude
Basic level of proficiency working in Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
Ability to read and interpret lab procedures
Experience with technology, including medical laboratory equipment
Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain partnerships with vendors and medical laboratory personal
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Understanding of tracking SDS online is an asset
Understanding Biosafety regulations and WHMIS regulations
Job classification: ED. LAB. TECHNOLOGIST II - A5107
Salary range: $30,005.43 - $38,171.25

of positions: 1

FTE: 0.6

Hours Per Week: 24
Posting closing date: Open until position is filled
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.

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