Medical Laboratory Technical Specialist - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Req ID:156223**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone,
MacKenzie Building - QEII

Department:

PLM Core Laboratory QEII**
Type of Employment:Temporary
Hourly FT short-assignment
(**100%
FTE) x **1
position(s)****Status: NSGEU
Healthcare** Position**
Posting Closing Date:15-May-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 Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Technical Specialist works collaboratively with the Chiefs of Service, Medical and Clinical Directors, Technical Supervisors, Central Zone Quality Technical Specialist and the Provincial Quality Coordinator to ensure the division is achieving the quality objectives.

The Technical Specialist will have responsibilities for quality activities related to the implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System in the Laboratories.

The Technical Specialist will have a leadership role participating in quality activities such as auditing, education, trending indicators, surveys, annual reviews and laboratory accreditations.

The Technical Specialist will have responsibility in the administering and maintaining of the document control system ensuring a standardized approach to document management.

The Technical Specialist will participate in quality work groups and committees and work in a team environment with other Technical Specialists with responsibilities for quality.

The Technical Specialist will investigate best practices and risk reduction strategies bringing recommendations forward to the divisional management team. The Technical Specialist will be a resource for other laboratories in Central Zone.

About You:

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

Must be a graduate from an approved program in Medical Laboratory Technology OR Graduate with a BSc in Medical Laboratory Science
Core Laboratory experience is preferred (Hematology, Chemistry, Immunology, Quality)
Three (3) years' experience in a clinical laboratory required
Experience with the laboratory Quality Management system an asset
Certification from CSMLS and licensed with NSCMLT is required
Experience with LIS (Cerner Millennium) preferred
Experience with document control systems, and other related computer skills an asset
Education programs specific to Quality an asset
Knowledge of appropriate laboratory accreditation, legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines
Experience in policy and procedure development
Strong project and time management skills
Must have demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills; excellent organization and technical skills; as well as good decisionmaking skills
Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Focus on Quality Improvement, Accountability, Shared Learning and Teamwork
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:

Short Assignment, Full-Time position; 75 hours biweekly
Beginning May 23, 2023 for approximately 6 months

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $41.55 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 Healthcare 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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