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About the Role

As an integral member of the Clinical Genetics laboratory team, the Technician V (Advanced Laboratory Technician) performs a variety of support functions under a medical directive. Join UHN's Laboratory Medicine Program, Canada's largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. Embrace innovation and contribute to ground-breaking research, education, and exemplary service.

Responsibilities

• Performing limited testing/reporting and pre-analytic tasks in assigned areas using accepted safety practices
• Following established procedures and guidelines; preparing, handling and dispensing tubes/reagents
• Performing report handling, statistics collection, and selected quality responsibilities
• Provide support for inventory, supply control and receiving
• Performing other duties related to a clinical genetics laboratory
• Observing and understanding Hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality
• Performing cross-functional duties as assigned or requested
• Performing other duties related to and consistent with the job classification, as required

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of practical and related experience in a Clinical Genetics laboratory
• Computer literate in Windows based applications
• Experience working in a health care environment
• Experience with the Epic HIS/Beaker Application
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under stress situations
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment maintenance and operation
• Knowledge and experience using sterile and aseptic conditions in a clinical laboratory setting as required by assigned area
• Professional liability insurance

Skills

• Very good customer service
• Interpersonal skills
• Telephone skills
• Good organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Prioritization skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good written communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment operation
• Knowledge of genetics
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Location

• Toronto General Hospital

Work Type

• Permanent Full Time
• All Shifts 24/7

Experience Level

• Minimum 6 months of practical and related experience

Education Level

• Completion of high school + additional program 1 year and over in Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant Diploma (or higher MLP) from an accredited institution or completion of the discipline specific degree, or micro credential or recognized equivalent
• Certification from CSMLS, MLPAO, or agency recognized by the Laboratory Licensing Branch of the Ministry of Health of the Province of Ontario
• Completion of 30 hours of professional continuing education per year

Salary/Compensations

• CAD 35.93 - CAD 41.37 - hourly

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

About the Company

• UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital.
• With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre.
• As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.
• UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine.
• UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
• UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
• www.uhn.ca

Equal Opportunity

• UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.
• Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Applicants need to make their requirements known.