Technical Resource, Point of Care

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks a Technical Resource, Point of Care to support POC operators and maintain QA programs across the Central Island region. The role involves evaluating methods and devices, interpreting results, and developing procedures under the direction of the Technical Coordinator.

The position requires travel to multiple sites and the ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary team, with emphasis on quality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory procedure and techniques.
• Recognition from CAMLPR or CSMLS pathways.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and educational support to VIHA point of care operators.
• Maintain quality assurance programs and device data management software at designated sites.
• Perform method and device evaluations and interpret results.
• Develop technical procedures and document processes for manuals.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures related to point of care testing.
• Travel between multiple sites is a regular requirement.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Teaching

Report writing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

CAMLPR registration or CSMLS certification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Technical Resource, Point of Care - (235476)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1500, 0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$43.56 - $54.38

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 25 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

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 Technical Coordinator, Point of Care, the Technical Resource, Point of Care is responsible for providing technical and educational support to Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) point of care test operators and maintaining quality assurance programs and device data management software at designated sites. Under the direction of the Technical Coordinator, performs method and device evaluations, interprets results and develops technical procedures. Performs routine and additional laboratory procedures related to point of care testing as required. Travel will be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the VIHA in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Knowledge of laboratory procedure and techniques.
• 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).

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to teach, provide orientation, coach and conduct presentations
• Ability to operate related equipment, including a variety of computer software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Ability to prepare concise and accurate written reports and document procedures and processes for manuals
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externally
• Demonstrated ability to keep up-to-date on procedural changes and new equipment
• Ability to effectively deal with conflict situations, new or unexpected events and implement appropriate problem-solving processes
• Ability to demonstrate professional judgment, leadership and team building skills
• Ability to plan and organize workload, establish priorities and accomplish objectives.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

This position will be located in the Central Island region and be responsible for supporting point-of-care programs within the region. Regular travel will be required