Sub-Unit Supervisor, Evening Shift
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the designated Laboratory Unit Supervisor, supervises and directs evening shift staff, performs laboratory procedures and carries out related technical and administrative duties such as participating in quality assurance, orientation, and student training programs and providing input into staff evaluations and the budget. Liaises with Laboratory and other hospital staff to coordinate workflow and resolve problems as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Successful completion of a recognized diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology. Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam and registration in the relevant field(s) of practice in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) pathways, or certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). Advanced Registered Technologist (A.R.T.) certification an asset. Four years recent related experience, including one year of supervisory experience required, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Evening and night shift experience and/or experience in two or more laboratory disciplines an asset.
Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of computer systems related to the Laboratory.
- Completion of supervisory courses an asset.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively with others including staff, patients and medical staff.
- Demonstrated managerial, leadership and supervisory skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving, organizational and decision-making skills.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD612.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
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Sub-Unit Supervisor, Evening Shift
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the designated Laboratory Unit Supervisor, supervises and directs evening shift staff, performs laboratory procedures and carries out related technical and administrative duties such as participating in quality assurance, orientation, and student training programs and providing input into staff evaluations and the budget. Liaises with Laboratory and other hospital staff to coordinate workflow and resolve problems as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Successful completion of a recognized diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology. Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam and registration in the relevant field(s) of practice in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) pathways, or certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). Advanced Registered Technologist (A.R.T.) certification an asset. Four years recent related experience, including one year of supervisory experience required, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Evening and night shift experience and/or experience in two or more laboratory disciplines an asset.
Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of computer systems related to the Laboratory.
- Completion of supervisory courses an asset.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively with others including staff, patients and medical staff.
- Demonstrated managerial, leadership and supervisory skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving, organizational and decision-making skills.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD612.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.