Job Description

Requisition ID: 353183

Position Number: 20063668

Posting End Date: February 8, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: SBGH Micro Laboratory

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - February 28, 2025

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.80

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $17.274, $17.791, $18.325, $18.873, $19.443, $20.025

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Laboratory Aide 1 is responsible for: collecting, sterilizing and packaging all biohazardous laboratory wastes for disposal; monitoring the proper functioning of the autoclaves, dishwasher and other equipment; reporting problems or requesting services from Property Management as appropriate; and performing other related duties as assigned. 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, current policies, procedures and applicable legislation.

Experience

• No experience required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Minimum Grade 12 education, Manitoba standards, required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Maintains confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position.
• Ability to perform duties as described.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry approximately 25 lbs./12 kgs.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority