Public Health Technologist, Technical Support
PHSA
Public Health Technologist, Technical Support AgencyPHSA Labor AgreementHealth Science Professionals Posting #177733-2428005 GradeP1 DepartmentLab Support Services UnionHEABC Paramedical - BCGEU Work Site655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver StatusTemporary Position DurationUntil return of incumbent Salary Range$36.69 - $45.81 / Hour Position StatusFull-time FTE1.00 Hours of Work0800-1600 Monday to Friday/ Note Technologist will perform Quality Management Tasks. Work DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Days OffSat, Sun, Stat Position Start Date20-Jan-2025 Position End Date19-Feb-2026 Applications Accepted Until 10AM16-Jan-2025 Job Summary
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Technologist performs technical work involved in Technical Support Program. The Technologist performs quality control on media, troubleshoots media production problems, and performs quality assurance tasks.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. Performs quality control on media, maintain and manage stock cultures, and prepares stock solutions and reagents.
2. Performs assigned quality control assessment and maintenance of laboratory facilities to insure proper function and processes.
3. Orders and receives supplies and materials.
4. Performs assigned quality control assessment and maintenance of laboratory facilities to insure proper function and processes.
5. Responds to requests and inquiries. Seeks direction as required from the Team Lead, Site Supervisor, Operations Laboratory Manager, or Program Head/Medical Microbiologist as appropriate, on customer service issues.
6. Performs all related functions required for the production of final reports such as preparing, testing and assessing quality control results prior to release of media, troubleshoots QC and production issues.
7. Maintains and documents maintenance of laboratory equipment. Recognizes and reports malfunctions in equipment.
8. Participates in quality assurance programs.
9. Provides input in the development and maintenance of operating procedures.
10. Assists with information management, such as workload statistics, through methods such as gathering information, completing analysis and recording information.
11. Demonstrates routine laboratory procedures to students, lab assistants and technologists.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
• Certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
• One (1) year of recent related experience including experience in a research based laboratory or an equivalent combination of education, training and recent related experience.
Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, manage time, and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and use related software.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the job.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety and quality practices.
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Technologist performs technical work involved in Technical Support Program. The Technologist performs quality control on media, troubleshoots media production problems, and performs quality assurance tasks.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. Performs quality control on media, maintain and manage stock cultures, and prepares stock solutions and reagents.
2. Performs assigned quality control assessment and maintenance of laboratory facilities to insure proper function and processes.
3. Orders and receives supplies and materials.
4. Performs assigned quality control assessment and maintenance of laboratory facilities to insure proper function and processes.
5. Responds to requests and inquiries. Seeks direction as required from the Team Lead, Site Supervisor, Operations Laboratory Manager, or Program Head/Medical Microbiologist as appropriate, on customer service issues.
6. Performs all related functions required for the production of final reports such as preparing, testing and assessing quality control results prior to release of media, troubleshoots QC and production issues.
7. Maintains and documents maintenance of laboratory equipment. Recognizes and reports malfunctions in equipment.
8. Participates in quality assurance programs.
9. Provides input in the development and maintenance of operating procedures.
10. Assists with information management, such as workload statistics, through methods such as gathering information, completing analysis and recording information.
11. Demonstrates routine laboratory procedures to students, lab assistants and technologists.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
• Certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
• One (1) year of recent related experience including experience in a research based laboratory or an equivalent combination of education, training and recent related experience.
Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, manage time, and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and use related software.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the job.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety and quality practices.
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