Medical Microbiologist
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- Medical Microbiology
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- MED00039K Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date
Description:
Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking a Medical Microbiologist for a 0.8 FTE position at the Diagnostic & Scientific Centre (DSC) in Calgary, Alberta. APL is a provincial, multi-site laboratory organization providing comprehensive laboratory services and is a publicly funded, wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services (AHS). APL also has an affiliate agreement with the University of Calgary (UC), providing opportunities for teaching, training, and collaboration.
The microbiology laboratory at the DSC provides all hospital and community clinical microbiology testing for Calgary and surrounding areas, encompassing a population of more than 1.8 million, and serves as a regional reference centre for bacteriology, susceptibility testing, mycology, and parasitology. The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, including total laboratory automation, and offers a wide gamut of testing utilizing both conventional and molecular techniques. The successful candidate would be joining a team of medical microbiologists that fosters and supports clinical and academic excellence, innovation, and career development.
The position carries clinical responsibilities, including medical microbiologist on-call coverage, for Calgary and for regional hospitals in Alberta, medical leadership of program areas within the microbiology laboratory, leading quality improvement and assurance initiatives, acting as a liaison between the laboratory and clinical stakeholders, and providing medical supervision of laboratory staff and technologists.
Please note that all employees new to APL must provide a criminal records check in compliance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act.
In accordance with the Canadian Foreign Workers requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply#CD# however, Canadians citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Alberta Public Laboratories (APL) respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. This position is available for APL Sponsorship.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include: MD degree or equivalent, eligibility for medical licensure in Alberta, and certification in Medical Microbiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) (or being eligible for the same). Candidates must be a current member of the Canadian Medical Protective Association.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- Effective communication, experience in quality assurance, operational efficiency and appropriateness of care
- Ability to work in a dynamic, changing environment that allows for delivery of quality service
- Ability to balance service and quality imperative in a resource-sensitive environment
- Ability to work collaboratively, building trust in working relationships, and being an overall team player