General Duty Medical Laboratory Technologists – Northern Manitoba (#323626)

Requisition: 323626
Position Number: Multiple positions available across Northern Manitoba
Work Location: Thompson and Flin Flon
FTE: Permanent Full-Time
Anticipated Shift: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby Coverage, On Call
Salary: $28.865, $30.196, $31.580, $33.062, $34.603, $36.211

A Manitoba Northern Living Allowance and a further Northern Isolation/Remoteness Retention Allowance (of up to $10,000.00) is applicable in accordance with the current Shared Health/MAHCP collective agreement.  Other benefits include relocation assistance with return of service and assistance with first three (3) months accommodation.

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.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Charge or designate, the General Duty Medical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for clinical analysis and reporting on patient samples according to established protocols. The General Duty Medical Laboratory Technologist is also responsible for assisting in general lab projects such as SOPs, chemical inventories, etc. 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

  • Previous related experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

  • Graduate of an approved Medical Laboratory Technology program with attained certification by the CSMLS
  • Successful completion of the CSMLS Prior Learning Assessment process for a discipline specialty, as deemed by the Employer may also be considered

Certification/Licensure/Registration

  • Current licensing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Manitoba (CMLTM) required.
  • Current registration with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral
  • Windows computer environment required
  • Microsoft Office programs preferred.
  • 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 information about living and working in Northern Manitoba, please visit https://www.travelmanitoba.com/manitoba-north/

Interested candidates should visit https://careers.wrha.mb.ca to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

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.