Dual Facility General Duty Laboratory Technologist

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.

• Previous related experience preferred.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.