Laboratory Technician 2 - CPL - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

23d • CA$29 - CA$34 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Technologist in the Applicable Section, the incumbent is responsible for the receiving and processing of laboratory specimens and other functions. 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.

Requirements

• Experience in specimen handling essential.
• Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) program from an accredited institution or equivalent education and 2 years laboratory experience essential.
• Knowledge of Windows computer environment required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs required.
• Knowledge of Privacy legislation such as the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) essential.
• Knowledge of Health and safety practices in a laboratory setting essential.
• Knowledge of Medical and technical terms essential.
• Attention to detail essential.
• Ability to organize workload essential.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment essential.
• Ability to train new staff in various procedures in specimen receiving essential.
• Computer literacy essential.
• Ability to make simple mathematical calculations essential.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.
• Excellent cooperative skills are necessary to deal with staff and clients.
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
• Security check obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automated specimen processing systems desired.
• Laboratory Information System experience desired.
• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety Program or training preferred.
• Knowledge of Biology desired.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing of laboratory specimens
• Other functions as assigned by the Chief Technologist

Benefits

• Overtime and statutory holidays may be required.
• Participating in standby and callback duty may be required.
• Exposure to all hazards and dangers if incumbent is working in a laboratory.
• Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree