Technical Coordinator, Bacteriology Specialist
2 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Coordinator, Bacteriology to join our team at the Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS). As a key member of our laboratory team, you will play a critical role in providing technical guidance and support to staff within the designated discipline or area of expertise.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide technical guidance and advice to staff on laboratory procedures and protocols.
- Assist in the development and implementation of standardized policies, standards, and procedures in support of practice goals and objectives.
- Monitor technical activities to ensure area standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
- Act as a resource person for troubleshooting problems with instrumentation and methodology.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the discipline-specific Quality Program and related activities.
- Monitor internal and external quality control and other quality indicators, make corrections as appropriate, and prepares quality indicator reports.
- Communicate technical quality issues to the Technical Practice Lead or Team Lead, participate in the investigation of critical incidents as required, and ensure that the Site Supervisor or Team Lead is kept informed of all quality and safety issues.
- Implement DAP standards and recommendations and ensure staff compliance.
- Assist in the investigation of complaints from healthcare providers and patients.
- Assist Site Supervisor and Team Lead to ensure the site/area meets safety standards.
- Comply with safety responsibilities as outlined in the WorkSafeBC Regulation and Lower Mainland Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Safety Manual.
- Certified by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science or Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (or related biological science) or an Advanced Registered certificate 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.
- 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 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).
- As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: 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 (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://www.phsa.ca
PHSA and PLMS is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to healthcare employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at sanyakula@phsa.ca.
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as 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.
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