Dual Facility General Duty Laboratory Technologist
Requisition ID: 361964
Position Number: multiple positions
Posting End Date: Open until filled
City: Winnipeg (50%) & Thompson (50%)
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Shared Health - Thompson and Winnipeg
Department / Unit: Winnipeg and Thompson Laboratory
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 08/07/2025
Reason for Term: Other Leave
FTE: 1.0
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Non-Repeating (non-conforming);On Call
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
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.
• There are five positions available. Successful candidates will choose one of three community hospitals to work 50% of the time: Concordia General Hospital Laboratory, Victoria General Hospital Laboratory or Seven Oaks General Hospital Laboratory and 50% of the time at Thompson General Hospital Laboratory.
• Successful candidates may choose Winnipeg or Thompson as their base location or secondary location.
• Financial incentives available while working in the secondary location.
• Additional prorated incentives specific to northern allowances available if Thompson is chosen as the base location.
Experience
- Previous related experience preferred.
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.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Current registration or eligible for registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Manitoba (CMLTM) required.
- Current membership with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) considered an asset.
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 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 skill (written and oral) in both French 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.
This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below 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.
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.