Charge Medical Laboratory Technologist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

4d•CA$47 - CA$59•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager/Director or Designate, the Charge Medical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for the daily operation of their section of the laboratory. Areas of responsibility will include administrative, supervisory, technical and educational. 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.

Requirements

Minimum five years' recent extensive work experience in a related area including supervisory and/or administrative experience required.
Graduate of an approved Medical Laboratory Technology program.
Current registration or eligible for registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Manitoba (CMLTM) required.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.
Windows computer environment required.
Microsoft Office programs required.
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.
Ability to perform duties as described.

Nice To Haves

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.
Current membership with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) considered an asset.
Workplace Health and Safety Program or training preferred.
Leadership skills to coordinate workflow, supervise and promote teamwork.
Communication skills to handle professionally all lab communications and interactions with other health care professionals at various levels from both within and outside the laboratory.
Apply technical knowledge to interpretation of results, troubleshooting, and assessing of methods.
Follow oral and written instructions precisely with attention to detail.
Fluent language skills (written and oral) in both French and English may be required.

Responsibilities

Daily operation of their section of the laboratory.
Administrative, supervisory, technical and educational functions.
Maintain a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines.
Ensure compliance with quality assurance programs.
Maintain standards put forth by Accreditation.
Functions conducted in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health Diagnostic Services, current policies, procedures and applicable legislation.