Shift Supervisor, Multi Functional Core Lab, Royal Columbian Hospital - Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services

Shift Supervisor, Multi Functional Core Lab, Royal Columbian Hospital

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services

New Westminster, BC

What you’ll do

• Ensure the efficient provision of laboratory services to meet patient care needs by reviewing workload, prioritizing requests and coordinating services with physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team to maximize efficient use of resources.
• Oversee the quality of work, makes recommendations for improvements regarding issues such as workflow, policies and procedures, and staffing requirements to Site Supervisor or designate.

Participate in evaluating and implementing improvements, and attends meetings with technical and operational leads concerning laboratory activities.

• Facilitate and report the resolution of issues such as incidents, staff performance, and equipment problems to the Site Supervisor or designate
• Ensure that the Site Supervisor or designate is kept informed of all quality and safety issues. Implements DAP standards and recommendations and ensures staff compliance.

Ensure staff safety incidents and investigation reports are completed as per WorkSafeBC Regulation and PHSA Workplace Health standards.

Comply with safety responsibilities as outlined in the WorkSafeBC Regulation and Lower Mainland Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Safety Manual.

Determine related training needs and plans, organizes and conducts orientation for staff on evening / night / weekend shift as required.

In collaboration with Site Supervisor or designate, conduct performance appraisals on assigned staff.

Supervise and coordinate technical activities for a laboratory area by performing duties such as setting daily priorities and advising on abnormal or questionable test results, troubleshooting work related issues and instrumentation / equipment.

Participate in interview panels for staff selection.

Develop and maintain schedules for assigned staff in the evening / night / weekend shift; approve vacation, overtime and leave requests.

Responsible for coordinating and planning laboratory staff and calling in and allocating staff as required

• Ensure that quality system / risk management standards are maintained for work performed on the evening / night / weekend shift by monitoring and evaluating laboratory activities.
• Perform the duties of a Medical Technologist 1 as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Certification with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
• Graduation from a recognized program in Medical Laboratory Technology, plus three (3) years of recent, related experience in minimum one discipline on the shift, including one (1) year of supervisory experience and completion of courses in supervision and time management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

You will also have

• 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 Laboratory operations.
• Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility, and makes decisions, organize and delegate work assignments.
• 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 and how they intersect across the health care system.
• 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.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That’s why we’re focused on your care too offering health, wellness, development programs to support you at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• 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.

Location : 330 East Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3W7

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work : Rotating, Variable; Evenings, Nights, Weekeneds

Requisition # 167221E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

provides laboratory testing at 31 sites across the lower mainland and central coast of BC, including acute care hospital laboratories and specialty laboratories.

PLMS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority () plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include : Respect people Be compassionate Dare to innovate Cultivate partnerships Serve with purpose.

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PHSA and PLMS are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

PHSA 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 health care employment at every level.

We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and / or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at .

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.