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Technician
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Job type
- Contract
- Closing date
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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POSITION TITLE: | Technician |
INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: | September 25, 2026 |
LOCATIONS: | Various LHSC, Various Locations |
CLASSIFICATION: | Full-Time, 10-month Term 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
Graduate of a Laboratory Technician program or equivalent previous experience.
Medical terminology an asset.
Technical Skills
Experience with phlebotomy.
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.**
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Responsibilities
The technician is responsible for obtaining venous and capillary blood samples and performing routine laboratory procedures for disease diagnosis. They must also maintain accurate records, perform equipment calibrations, and adhere to safety protocols for handling infectious materials.
Requirements
Candidates must have graduated from a Laboratory Technician program or possess equivalent experience. The role requires a satisfactory Criminal Records Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check.
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Laboratory procedures
- Specimen collection
- Medical terminology
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Data entry
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Infectious material handling
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Laboratory Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen collection
- Venous blood
- Capillary blood
- Urine collection
- Quality control
- QC statistical reports
- Equipment maintenance
- Calibration
- Infectious materials
- Medical terminology
- Criminal Records Check
- Vulnerable Sector Search
- Clinical laboratory
- Specimen preparation