Laboratory Technologist II

Your Opportunity:
Wainwright is a vibrant and friendly community of around 7,000 located in east central Alberta on highway 14 and 41. Wainwright is located approximately 2 hours from Edmonton and 1 hour form Lloydminster. Wainwright is a major service centre for the agriculture and oil and gas industries and is home to Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, which trains our National Defence personnel. Wainwright is a community of delightful contrasts, boasting a variety of attractive and comfortable neighborhoods from charming older districts lined with trees to steadily expanding new residential subdivisions. Wherever you live you will be conveniently close to inviting parks, modern playgrounds and numerous recreational amenities including the Peace Memorial Multiplex with walking track and climbing wall, pool, weight training facilities, dance studio, meeting rooms and banquet halls. The quality of lifestyle in this community is enhanced by an excellent choice of schools for children, extensive health care facilities and an unlimited array of year-round recreational opportunities. Please visit the following link to watch a feature video on Wainwright: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1po6WJOAcKc&feature=youtu.be

Description:
As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) II, you will coordinate the day-to-day operations and the quality control function of the laboratory. You may have advanced technical knowledge or are the lead responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of Laboratory Information System (LIS) support, site education, quality assurance or laboratory research programs. Your responsibilities may include coordinating, prioritizing, monitoring and assigning work to MLT l's, providing technical advice, problem solving and trouble shooting on a variety of laboratory instruments. In addition, you will participate in the technical aspects of the laboratory, ensuring the performance of standard and specialized procedures.

Classification: Laboratory Technologist II
Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Laboratory
Primary Location: Wainwright Health Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 11-APR-2025
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 21-APR-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 14
Shifts per cycle: 70
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $38.3+
Maximum Salary: $4+.34
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:
Expected to cover bench day/evening/weekend/on-call shifts when necessary. The ability to effectively communicate in English. Minimum of 5 years full time laboratory experience. Proven success performing administrative/supervisory functions in a laboratory setting. Demonstrated desire and actions to further own knowledge relating to profession, experience with method or equipment evaluations including statistical analysis. Training and/or demonstrated experience related to quality improvement, conflict resolution and customer service. Extensive experience in use of computer systems, software applications. Experience in performing incident investigations and implementing corrective actions. Experience with Accreditation Standards, implementation and addressing deficiencies. Demonstrate experience and/or knowledge of Laboratory Safety practices. Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, prioritize workload, direct work assignments, adapt to stressful situations using tact and diplomacy, and influence others through well-developed oral and written communications. Ability to interpret, explain and apply applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures. Receptive to new ideas and change. Good working knowledge of the HSAA collective Agreement. Ability to work independently, within a team and effectively managing his/her time and setting priorities when faced with multiple tasks and deadlines over a period of time.

Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience. Completion of leadership courses, including effective team building and conflict resolution. Experience with development and supervision of effective teams. Experience in the past two years: Connect Care LIS: Epic and Wellsky experience and knowledge. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Current phlebotomy experience. Working with; Vitros XT 3400, Dxh600, ACL Elite Pro, ISTAT, Triage, Ortho Gel method, Access II.


Please note:
All postings close at 23:5+ MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.

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Alberta
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