Manager Diagnostic Services - Regional

Position Overview

Shared Health Diagnostic Services is responsible for the coordinated delivery of all Laboratory and Imaging Services across Manitoba. This position will ensure the safe, effective, coordinated and timely delivery of high-quality Laboratory and Imaging services at Brandon Regional Health Centre & lead Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) Labs and Imaging sites.

Reporting to the relevant Director Diagnostic Services this position will ensure that operations of the Laboratories and Imaging Sites are in accordance with the standards and regulations of the profession and will oversee the day-to-day of Laboratory and Imaging operations.

Main Function

• In collaboration with the relevant Director Diagnostic Services, assume responsibility for laboratory and Imaging specific quality assurance activities.
• Monitor the budget on a regular basis and take corrective action and explain variances as necessary.
• Serve as a resource person and lead staff in achieving strategies and initiatives and establishing efficient operations.
• Facilitate an environment, which fosters change through effective role modelling, support and delegation.
• Works with regional, private labs and site personnel regarding physical facilities (maintenance, renovations, and accommodation of equipment).
• Works with the regional, private labs and site in proposing options and solutions to address service delivery issues resulting from technologist shortages and recruitment challenges.
• Works with the regional, private labs and site in the design and maintenance of a regional transportation system for movement of specimens to and from various Lab sites.
• Where applicable, oversee the delivery of the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLT) and Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) training program within the Westman Laboratory in coordination with the partner training institutions.

Experience

5 years of progressive supervisory to mid-level management experience in a large enterprise, preferably in a health-care setting including : 5 years of recent experience as a technologist preferred.

2 years of supervisory experience within a unionized environment preferred.

Administrative experience would be an asset.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

Certification / Licensure / Registration

Qualifications and Skills

Physical Requirements

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.