Specialist

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist will support the Laboratory Medicine Point of Care Testing (POCT) program by interpreting and implementing accreditation and regulatory standards specific to point of care environments, and translating these requirements into policies, procedures, and operational practices across all sites. They will identify gaps, support corrective actions, and ensure compliance within diverse clinical settings, including rural and acute, primary and continuing care environments. Working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, the Specialist will promote standardized processes and consistent best practices in point of care testing services province-wide. The Specialist provides leadership, technical expertise, and operational support to all healthcare providers performing POCT. This includes oversight of quality control programs, competency assessment, instrument validation and implementation, occurrence management, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience in a related area
• Medical Laboratory Technology diploma (MLT)
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in professional clinical field
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Has demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop others
• Proven ability to build strategic partnerships with various stakeholders
• Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others
• Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
• Travel within Saskatchewan
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and implementing accreditation and regulatory standards specific to point of care environments.
• Translating these requirements into policies, procedures, and operational practices across all sites.
• Identifying gaps, supporting corrective actions, and ensuring compliance within diverse clinical settings.
• Promoting standardized processes and consistent best practices in point of care testing services province-wide.
• Providing leadership, technical expertise, and operational support to all healthcare providers performing POCT.
• Oversight of quality control programs, competency assessment, instrument validation and implementation, occurrence management, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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