Technician

Dynacare; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynacare in Winnipeg, MB seeks a Technician to perform routine laboratory procedures supporting diagnosis and patient care. The role is full-time and permanent with evening shifts, Monday to Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, within the Specimen Processing department.

You will enter data accurately, verify documentation, and handle STAT and special instructions. You must work well in a team, maintain attention to detail, and follow safety guidelines while processing specimens for testing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Laboratory Technician program or equivalent previous experience.
• Medical terminology an asset.

Responsibilities

• Data enter all patient and test information for requisitions in an accurate and timely manner
• Verify the completeness of all documentation and file related paperwork
• Handle STAT, verbal, critical and special instructions as required
• Process add-on test requests and subsequent specimen selection
• Process all specimens including receiving, sorting, labeling, separation, and placing in appropriate areas.
• Follow all guidelines for the handling of infections material
• Prepare specimens and documentation for reference testing
• Ensure type of sample is correct for specified test and sent to correct reference laboratory
• Required to observe all safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Data Entry Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Laboratory Technician program or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Technician

Internal Closing Date: August 26, 2026

Locations: King Edward 100-830 King Edward Street

Classification: Full-time, Permanent

Department: Specimen Processing

Compensation: As per Collective Agreement

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm (75 hours biweekly)

Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of routine laboratory procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Key Accountabilities:

• Data enter all patient and test information for requisitions in an accurate and timely manner
• Verify the completeness of all documentation and file related paperwork
• Handle STAT, verbal, critical and special instructions as required
• Process add-on test requests and subsequent specimen selection
• Process all specimens including receiving, sorting, labeling, separation, and placing in appropriate areas.
• Follow all guidelines for the handling of infections material
• Prepare specimens and documentation for reference testing
• Ensure type of sample is correct for specified test and sent to correct reference laboratory
• Required to observe all safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Graduate of a Laboratory Technician program or equivalent previous experience.
• Medical terminology an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent Data Entry Skills required

Social Processing Skills:

• Ability to multitask and work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.

Please refer to Article 2 and 7 of the Collective Agreement regarding temporary positions, job postings, promotions and transfers

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.