Laboratory Technician, CEN Laboratory - Toronto, Canada - Scarborough Health Network

Description

Across our three hospitals

and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada's most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America's largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. We are also proud to be named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 Learn more at

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status to the Hospital's Workplace Health and Safety department. Fully vaccinated: having received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by WHO (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series), and having received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.

The completion of this online form serves as your application and will be used to determine if you meet the requirements of this position. Please ensure that you have provided all pertinent information necessary to be considered for this vacancy by the close date.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Technician performs a variety of support functions using accepted safety procedures including: phlebotomy, receiving, sorting and processing of specimens following established procedures and guidelines, preparing specimens referred out to other testing sites, performing temperature and maintenance checks on equipment, performing limited testing under direct MLT supervision, maintaining responsibility for inventory and supply control, observing and understanding Hospital and departmental policies and procedures while maintaining and protecting patient confidentiality.

Requirements:

• MLPAO / OSMT Certificate

• Completion of Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant certificate program from a recognized institution

• Minimum 1 year current hospital laboratory experience

• Ability to prioritize and organize daily work

• Well developed communication skills (oral & written) in English

• Proven ability to function effectively as a member of multidisciplinary team

• Protects patient confidentiality

• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.

• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public.

• Exposure to Lean principles, an understanding of methodologies and tools and a commitment to the use of these in support of providing the best healthcare experience possible to our patients

• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN′s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.

• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards

• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community

• Excellent work performance and attendance