Technician III, Specimen Management
Posting #: 916752
Union: OPSEU - Labs
Site: Laboratory Medicine Program
Department: All Sites
Reports to: Manager
Scale/Grade: C0:02
Salary Range: $27.30 - $31.48 per hour (Start rate: determined in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Posting Date: April 20, 2023
Closing Date: Until Filled
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Position Summary
As an integral member of the Specimen Management team, the Technician III performs a variety of support functions under direct supervision.
Duties
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Performing limited testing including electrocardiogram and phlebotomy, in assigned area
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Using accepted safety procedures
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Receiving, sorting and processing specimens following established procedures and guidelines
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Preparing, handling and dispensing reagents, medias and solutions, as required
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Preparing specimens referred out to other testing sites
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Performing report handling and statistics collection responsibilities
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Maintaining responsibility for inventory and supply control
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Performing other duties related to specimen management
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Observing and understanding Hospital and departmental policies and procedures
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Adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality
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Performing cross-functional duties, as assigned, or requested
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Performing other duties related to and consistent with the job classification, as required
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Will be required to work at all sites as assigned
Qualification
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Completion of Grade 12, or recognized equivalent
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Graduate of a certified post secondary Laboratory Technician or Laboratory Assistant certificate program, or recognized equivalent
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MLPAO (Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario) or CSMLS certification, preferred
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Minimum one (1) year related work experience in a laboratory setting
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Minimum one (1) year recent work experience in, venipuncture, ECG and specimen management
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Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory equipment maintenance and operation
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Effective organizational, time management skills and prioritization skills
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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Understanding of appropriate behavior required working successfully in a diverse work group.
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Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Procedures in a laboratory
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Computer literate in Windows based applications
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Ability to work effectively as a team member
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Ability to work accurately under stressful conditions
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
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Competitive compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
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HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
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Wellness services & offerings
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Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
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Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
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Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
