Technical Specialist, Microbiology

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

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks a Technical Specialist in Microbiology at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. The role emphasizes strategic planning, quality assurance, and staff education within a multi-site laboratory environment.

Primary responsibilities include implementing standardized policies, evaluating procedures, mentoring Medical Laboratory staff, and ensuring safe, accurate testing across designated disciplines.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of recognized competency assessment and CAMLPR/CSMLS registration.
• Bachelor of Science in a health-related discipline and knowledge of CERNER.
• Three years of recent experience in a senior or administrative capacity in a clinical laboratory.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist with strategic planning and goal setting for the lab.
• Implement standardized policies and quality assurance programs.
• Evaluate, educate and teach Medical Laboratory staff and others.

Skills

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Method development

Testing procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Teaching/orientation

Problem solving

Computer literacy (Word/Excel/PowerPt/

Education

Bachelor of Science in health-related discipline

CSMLS/CAMLPR registration or eligible

3+ years in senior/administrative clinical lab role

Valid BC Driver's Licence

Tools

CERNER

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Technical Specialist, Microbiology - (237186)

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

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

Shift Start Time/End Time

8-4

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

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 (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Servicing a multi-site operation and under the direction of and reporting to the Technical Coordinator, the Technical Specialist assists with strategic planning and goal setting; implementing standardized polices and procedures and ensuring adherence to quality assurance programs and protocols; and evaluates, educates and teaches Medical Laboratory staff and others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

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). Bachelor of Science degree in a health related discipline; knowledge of integrated computerized clinical laboratory information systems, such as CERNER; knowledge of clinical laboratory best practice principles, procedures, protocols and equipment for designated medical discipline; and three (3) years recent, related experience in a senior or administrative capacity in a clinical laboratory, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to plan strategically, organize and implement programs, procedures and processes
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor
• Demonstrated ability to perform method development, evaluations and cost benefit analyses
• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive testing of clinical laboratory procedures and systems
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and to deal effectively with others
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externally
• Ability to teach, provide orientation, conduct presentations
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to implement effective problem-solving processes
• Ability to operate related equipment, including a variety of computer software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Ability to demonstrate sound professional judgement, leadership and team building skills
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to secure facts through investigation, information gathering and documentation
• Ability to prepare concise and accurate written reports and document procedures and processes for manuals
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position