Senior Autopsy Technical Assistant

Position Overview

Experience

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Follow verbal and written instructions precisely with attention to detail.
• Work effectively with lab operational leadership and staff pathologists.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Apply technical knowledge to troubleshooting and assessing of methods.
• Organize and prioritize all tasks in the autopsy department.
• Work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Proficient analytical skills.
• Collaborate effectively with industry partners: OCME, Law Enforcement, Funeral Homes, Admitting, Transport, other.
• Maintain confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and applicable clinical applications.

Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced, high stress environment with a heavy workload.
• Risk for emotionally challenging work.
• Must be aware of safe practices of heavy lifting.
• Ability to lift and move bodies when required.
• Travel to both facilities conducting autopsies is required.
• Participating in standby and callback will be required.
• Exposure to all hazards and dangers incumbent in working in a laboratory, and awareness of Job Hazard Assessments of the related tasks.
• We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
• Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
• 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.
• Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
• Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
• Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
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