Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist - Repost

at  Shared Health

Requisition ID: 350309
Position Number: 20093309
Posting End Date: Open Until filled
City: Thompson
Site/Work Location: Thompson General Hospital
Department / Unit: Thompson Hospital Laboratory
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

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

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

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• 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.For more definitive information, refer to the Job Hazard Analysis Assessment of this position within the specific laboratory.
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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