Laboratory Technician V Advanced Laboratory Technician

Union: OPSEU
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Laboratory Medicine Program Anatomic Pathology 
Work Model: OnSite
Reports to: Senior Manager Anatomic Pathology 
Grade: C0:10
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $35.93 $41.37 per hour. Start rate nonnegotiable
Shifts: All Shifts 24/7
Status: Permanent Full Time 
Closing Date: February 21 2025

Position Summary
Join UHNs Laboratory Medicine Program Canadas largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. With over 30 million tests per year and 1300 outpatients served daily we are at the forefront of pathology and clinical testing. Embrace innovation and contribute to groundbreaking research education and exemplary service. Join our dynamic team of 700 dedicated staff and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of laboratory medicine.

As an integral member of the Laboratory team the Technician V (Advanced Laboratory Technician) performs a variety of support functions under a medical directive.

Duties

• Performing limited preanalytic analytic and post analytic tasks in assigned areas using accepted safety practices
• Following established procedures and guidelines; preparing handling and dispensing tubes/reagents
• Performs limited embedding and microtomy
• Performs limited reagent maintenance 
• Performs limited instrument maintenance and escalates aberrant errors appropriately 
• Monitors control/reagent inventory
• Observing and understanding Hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality 

Qualifications :

• At minimum 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 
• Minimum 2 years related practical and related experience in histology and/or immunohistochemistry 
• Certification from CSMLS MLPAO or agency recognized by the Laboratory Licensing Branch of the Ministry of Health of the Province of Ontario required
• Completion of 30 hours of professional continuing education per year
• Computer literate in Windows based applications
• Experience working in a health care environment
• Experience with the Epic HIS/Beaker Application is an asset
• Very good customer service interpersonal and telephone skills
• Good organizational time management and prioritization skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• 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 is sterile and aseptic conditions as required by assigned area
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Professional liability insurance 

Additional Information :

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.

• 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 onsite gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime