Technical Coordinator, Anatomic Surgical Pathology, BC Children's and Women's Hospital

3 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Laboratory Specialist to join our team at BC Children's and Women's Hospital. As a key member of our Anatomic Surgical Pathology department, you will play a critical role in providing technical guidance and support to our staff, ensuring the highest quality of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance and support to laboratory staff, ensuring compliance with established standards and methodologies.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of standardized policies, procedures, and protocols to support practice goals and objectives.
  • Collaborate with the Technical Practice Lead and Team Lead to resolve technical issues and implement planned changes.
  • Monitor and evaluate technical activities to ensure area standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
  • Develop and implement quality programs and related activities, including monitoring KPIs and preparing quality indicator reports.
  • Communicate technical quality issues to the Technical Practice Lead and Team Lead, and participate in the investigation of critical incidents as required.
  • Implement DAP standards and recommendations, and ensure staff compliance.
  • Assist in the investigation of complaints from healthcare providers and patients.
  • Participate in the development, coordination, and implementation of staff and student orientation and training programs.
  • Assist in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new instrumentation and methodology, as required.

Requirements

  • Certified by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science.
  • Bachelor of Science degree or an Advanced Registered certificate or completion of a supervisory/management program plus a minimum of three (3) years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • A valid BC driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Comprehensive knowledge and recent related experience in laboratory discipline.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Laboratory Technologists established by the CSMLS and/or other relevant national professional associations.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of method development and evaluation and research processes.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of organization policies, procedures, and standards of care, including practice of safe work procedures with discipline equipment.
  • Knowledge of administrative structure and function of laboratories of varying sizes.
  • Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, leader, teacher, motivator, and facilitator, and to coach and deal with others effectively and in a supportive manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, medical personnel, and other healthcare staff, both one-to-one and in groups.
  • Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents, including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
  • Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
  • Knowledge of social, economic, political, and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism, and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments.


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