Laboratory Services and Medical Imaging Manager

CLINICAL MANAGER LABORATORY SERVICES AND MEDICAL IMAGING

Laboratory Services and Medical Imaging Department

Job Posting : Non-Union 2024-288

Regular Full-Time

About the Organization

Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations.

You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!

West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services.

Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.

Today our uniquely integrated health care organization includes Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nurse Practitioner Led Clinics delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.

WPSHC's innovative approach to integration has benefited the community through more seamless local delivery of services, improved access to primary care, a wider understanding of local needs and the ability to respond as these needs continue to evolve.

Additionally, these initiatives have resulted in cost savings through co-location and improved 'point-of-service' for clients.

For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website. For more information about careers at WPSHC please visit https : / / wpshc.com / embracebalance /

About the Opportunity

The West Parry Sound Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to oversee and manage our Laboratory and Medical Imaging units.

Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, our facility offers the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada’s most modern health care facilities and live in one of Canada’s top outdoor adventure destinations.

You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!

Being a member of the WPSHC team means you work with a leadership team that is collaborative and approachable. WPSHC team members are passionate and dedicated to delivering high-quality patient and family-centered care.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Programs & Quality, the successful applicant will work as a member of the Clinical Leadership team providing leadership and working with the inter-disciplinary team to deliver high quality patient care with a focus on quality improvement, education, and health promotion.

The successful candidate will manage and coordinate Laboratory and Medical Imaging services for in-patient and out-patients in alignment with the Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Objectives of West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC).

Working collaboratively with the Director of Clinical Programs & Quality, other Clinical Managers and employees, the Manager will ensure alignment with program strategic priorities and achieve this in a fiscally responsible manner.

About the Benefits

In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary based on experience. In addition, you can look forward to the following array of benefits :

Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Membership in Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Hospitals of Ontario Life Insurance Plan Life Insurance and AD&D

Hospitals of Ontario Disability Insurance Plan Disability Insurance

Bursary funding and paid time for education and professional development

Wellness program, including an onsite gym

Relocation assistance from $2,500 to $5,000 depending on your location

Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills.

This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.

Primary Responsibilities :

Management and coordination of Laboratory and Medical Imaging services.

Performance management, mentoring, coaching, facilitating, and developing clinical learning opportunities for laboratory and medical imaging staff.

Fostering an environment that enables communication, creative thinking and participation by modeling approachability, visibility and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Establishing, developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with all internal and external stakeholders.

Promotion of safe, effective, evidence-based and quality outcomes.

Strategic, financial, scheduling and operational planning for laboratory and medical imaging services.

Overseeing the monitor of key performance indicators and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Utilizing appropriate strategies such as development of policies, procedures and quality improvement activities to prevent and minimize risk.

Other duties as assigned.

More About You

To qualify for the role, you will need to have :

Registration in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario.

Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in a supervisory role.

Practices in and has knowledge of Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging quality management systems and accreditation requirements.

Previous experience in a health care leadership position.

Completion of formal leadership or managerial training.

Experience in building and leading an effective team.

Skill in supervising staff including the ability to delegate responsibility, organize objectives, evaluate subordinate effectiveness, and performance management.

Demonstrated ability to coach, facilitate, and develop clinical learning opportunities.

Comprehensive knowledge of related techniques, equipment, trends, and a willingness to learn and deploy new and emerging technologies.

Commitment to continuing education and maintenance of professional standards.

Demonstrated leadership and change management skills.

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, critical thinking, communication, conflict resolution, problem solving and team building skills.

Demonstrated proven ability to be accountable and foster accountability in others.

Demonstrated participatory leadership style that includes approachability, visibility and accessibility.

Demonstrated ability to assess, manage and plan for human resource needs utilizing recruitment and retention strategies.

Demonstrated ability to facilitate, coach, mentor and lead individuals and / or groups to achieve quality outcomes.

Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history, and positive work references.

The ideal candidate's work will exemplify WPSHC's core values : compassion, accountability, rights and responsibilities, excellence, and safety.

West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation.

If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.

Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.

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