Laboratory Technical Supervisor - Windsor, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Windsor, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:163338**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Hants Community Hospital**
Department:PLM Clinical Laboratory HCH**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)

Status:
Management/Non Union
Position

Posting Closing Date:1-Sep-23**Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Community Based Laboratory manager and working collaboratively with the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine management team and medical staff the Laboratory Technical Supervisor is responsible for the efficient, timely, cost-effective quality driven operation of the laboratory services at the Hants Community Hospital and Cobequid Community Health Centre in Central Zone.

The Supervisor will be supervising operations at both locations, rotating between locations to ensure an onsite presence. Areas of responsibility included the core laboratory, blood collection services and Point of Care Testing.

The Supervisor works closely with the leadership team and staff to plan and maintain policies and procedures which will be in congruence with the overall corporate plan as it relates to the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

The Supervisor ensures the provision of rapid, accurate test results by effectively deploying staff in the performance of routine, emergency and specialized testing and the operation of equipment.

The Supervisor consults with and responds to customers (patients, physicians, hospitals, nursing units and other internal and external clients), regarding delivery of services.

The Supervisor participates in short and long term planning responsibility, including planning for new, revised or expanded service. The Supervisor performs administrative functions such as scheduling, time capture and approval of overtime and vacation.

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Graduate of an approved program in Medical Laboratory Science or MSc. in relevant discipline
Must be licensed with NSCMLT
Certification with CSMLS is required
Medical Laboratory Technologist with four (4) years progressively more responsible experience in a laboratory, plus completion of a management program or commitment to successfully complete a management program in three years and/or a combination of education, training and progressively more responsible experience
Previous management experience and direct supervision of staff in a laboratory setting is strongly preferred
Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills
Excellent organization and decisionmaking skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential
Previous experience in a core lab setting preferred
Indepth knowledge of Cerner Laboratory Information System (LIS), as related to the function of the Core lab preferred
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours:

Permanent, Full-Time position; 75 hours biweekly
Travel is required

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $48.28 hourly

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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