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  • Winnipeg, MB, Canada

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Job type
Contract
Listed closing date
Working hours
37.5 hours per week
Posting language
English
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Original job description

POSITION TITLE: 

Technician 

INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: 

October 20, 2026

LOCATIONS: 

Various LHSC, Various Locations 

CLASSIFICATION: 

Full-Time, 18-month contract LHSC Float Technician 

DEPARTMENT: 

Laboratory Health Services Centre 

COMPENSATION: 

As per Collective Agreement 

WORKING SCHEDULE: 

Monday to Friday, various hours (37.5 hours per week) 

Job Summary As a Technician, you will be responsible for obtaining quality blood samples and other specimens from patients, as well as conducting other patient tests, all in keeping with Dynacare’s mission and values. Working as part of a team, you will assist in building a positive team environment, maintaining quality metrics and creating the ideal customer experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Obtains venous and capillary blood specimens.

  • Performs all routine procedures, such as urine collections, specimen preparations.

  • Follows all guidelines for handling of infectious materials.

  • Maintains accurate records for all test and control results.

  • Prepares QC statistical reports on monthly basis.

  • Performs routine equipment maintenance and calibrations.

  • Required to observe all safety precautions in the performance of all duties.

  • Other duties as assigned.

SKILLED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge

  1. Graduate of a Laboratory Technician program or equivalent previous experience.

  1. Medical terminology an asset.

Technical Skills

  • Experience with phlebotomy.

Social Processing Skills

  1. Ability to multitask and work in a team environment.

  1. Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

  1. Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

  1. Ability to work independently.

  1. 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.**

More about this job

Responsibilities

Collect venous and capillary blood samples and other specimens, perform routine laboratory procedures and patient tests, and prepare specimens. Maintain accurate test and quality-control records, prepare monthly statistical reports, maintain and calibrate equipment, and follow safety procedures for infectious materials.

Requirements

A graduate of a Laboratory Technician program or equivalent previous experience is required; medical terminology is an asset. Phlebotomy experience, attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, and the ability to multitask, work independently and collaboratively, and function in a fast-paced environment are required.

Skills

  • Phlebotomy
  • Venous Blood Collection
  • Capillary Blood Collection
  • Specimen Collection
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Urine Collection
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Infectious Material Handling
  • Quality Control
  • Recordkeeping
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Attention To Detail
  • Organization
  • Multitasking
  • Communication

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Categories

  • Healthcare
  • Science & Research
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Laboratory Technician
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Phlebotomy
  • Venous Blood Specimens
  • Capillary Blood Specimens
  • Specimen Collection
  • Urine Collection
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Patient Testing
  • Medical Terminology
  • Infectious Materials
  • Quality Control
  • Test Records
  • Statistical Reports
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Safety Precautions
  • Laboratory Diagnostics

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