General Duty Cytotechnologist
Requisition ID: 403876
Position Number: 20093774
Posting End Date: June 4, 2026
City: Brandon
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Shared Health - Westman Laboratory (Brandon)
Department / Unit: Westman Lab - Cytology
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 07/22/2026 - 01/21/2028
Reason for Term: Maternity Leave
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $39.382, $41.202, $43.090, $45.109, $47.216, $49.407
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Under the general supervision of the Charge or delegate, the General Duty Cytotechnologist is responsible for clinical analysis and reporting on patient samples according to established protocols. The General Duty Cytotechnologist is also responsible for assisting in general lab projects such as SOPs, chemical inventories, etc. The incumbent will maintain a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines and ensure compliance with quality assurance programs and maintain standards put forth by Accreditation. Functions are conducted in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies and procedures and applicable legislation.
Experience
- Previous related experience preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Graduate of an approved cytotechnology laboratory training program with attained certification by the C.S.M.L.S.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Current licensing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Manitoba (CMLTM) required.
- Current registration with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) preferred.
Qualifications and Skills
- Windows computer environment required.
- Microsoft Office programs preferred.
- Follow oral and written instructions precisely with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills required in English.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Proficient analytical skills.
- Work under pressure.
- Maintains confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position.
- Fluent language skills (written and oral) in both French and English may be required.
- Ability to perform duties as described.
Physical Requirements
- Working shifts, weekends and holidays may be required.
- Participating in standby and callback duty may be required.
- Rotate through various workstations as required.
- Exposure to all hazards and dangers incumbent in working in a lab. For more definitive information must refer to the Job Hazard Analysis Assessment of this position within the specific lab.
This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
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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