Technical Supervisor - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:175186**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, MacKenzie Building - QEII**
Department:PLM Anatomical Pathology**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)

Status:

Management/Non Union
Position**
Posting Closing Date:7-Mar-24**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 Technical Manager and working collaboratively with the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PLM) management team and medical staff, the Technical Supervisor is responsible for the efficient, timely, cost-effective quality driven operation of the laboratory services within the Division of Anatomical Pathology at multiple locations including the QEII (VG and HI sites), Dartmouth General Hospital and the Mohs Clinic in Bedford.

In collaboration with the Technical Manager and Division Head the Technical Supervisor:

Ensures the provision of rapid, accurate results to healthcare providers by effectively deploying and supporting the technical and administrative staff
Ensures that equipment and instruments used in the division are properly serviced and maintained
Ensures there are sufficient and appropriate materials available for the performance of tests
Ensures high standards of technical and safety procedures by constant evaluation and monitoring in an environment that has potential daily exposure to chemicals
Supports and coordinates recruitment, training, performance evaluations and management
Coordinates the availability of resources for implementation and ongoing evaluation of approved new tests, procedures, and equipment
Consults with, collaborates, and responds to patients, healthcare providers, hospitals, nursing units and other internal and external clients regarding delivery of services
Informs decisions about the most efficient use of financial, human and material resources while meeting operational needs and working within the appropriate policies and financial budgets
Participates in short

- and long-term planning for area(s) of responsibility, including planning for new, revised or expanded service

Makes objective and respectful decisions consistent with policies, standards and objectives of the laboratory in an environment that involves consideration of staff and patient safety, future needs of the organization and best use of human and material resources
Demonstrates good stewardship in the identification, reporting & mitigation of unsafe Acts or conditions

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 Anatomical Pathology
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
Previous management experience and direct supervision of staff and/or multiple departments in a laboratory setting is strongly preferred
Demonstrates leadership capabilities
Technical expertise in Anatomical Pathology preferred
Excellent organization and decisionmaking skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential
Knowledge of management systems and accreditation requirements
Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Cerner Laboratory Information System (LIS) as related to the function of the section(s) is 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.

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