Job Description

Requisition ID: 354332

Position Number: 20063713

Posting End Date: Feb 28, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Health Sciences Centre 820 Sherbrook St

Department / Unit: Genomics

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 03/11/2024

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends; Callbacks

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $39.551, $40.739, $41.960, $43.220, $44.515, $45.836

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 direction of the Charge Clinical Genetics Technologist or Designate, the Senior Clinical Genetics Technologist is responsible for supervising and providing technical assistance in the Genomics Laboratory. The Senior Clinical Genetics Technologist may also be responsible for one or more of the following programs; Research and Development, Teaching, Quality Control and/or Safety. 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 Diagnostic Services, current policies, procedures and applicable legislation.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years recent Clinical Genetics related experience required.
• Recent directly related experience in a Clinical Genetics Laboratory preferred.
• Must have knowledge in Clinical Genetics or Molecular Diagnostics.
• Supervisory experience an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Genetics Technology program required, or
• Successful completion of the CMLTM Prior Learning Assessment process for the Genomics specialty, as deemed by the Employer, may also be considered for Graduates of a Bachelor of Science or equivalent program from a recognized institution that includes lecture courses and laboratory courses in Clinical Genetics with work experience involving human related testing.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Masters or Post-Graduate in work directly related to Clinical Genetics.
• Relevant courses or seminars preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current or eligible for Clinical Genetics or Molecular Genetics registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Manitoba (CMLTM) required.
• Present incumbent only individuals must meet at least one of the required education criteria to be eligible for this position.
• Current membership with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is considered an asset.

Qualifications and Skills

• Windows computer environment required.
• Microsoft Office programs required.
• Workplace Health and Safety Program or training preferred.
• Apply technical knowledge to producing and reviewing results, troubleshooting, and assessing of methods.
• Organize and prioritize bench duties with duties associated with the Senior Clinical Genetics Technologist position.
• Demonstrate leadership ability.
• Follow verbal and written instructions precisely with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Proficient analytical skills.
• Work under pressure.
• Maintains confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position.
• Ability to perform duties as described.

Physical Requirements

• Mental and physical health necessary to meet the demands of the job required.
• Working shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• Participating in standby and callback duty may be required.
• Rotate through various workstations as required.
• Exposure to all hazards and dangers incumbent in working in a laboratory. For more definitive information, refer to the Job Hazard Analysis Assessment of this position within the specific laboratory.

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