Laboratory Technician, Gnt - Toronto, Canada - North York General Hospital

North York General Hospital

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do.

We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation.

North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first
- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary

Laboratory Technician, Molecular and Cytogenetics:

Your goal in this position is to work with the Laboratory Technician and Technologists as required in the Molecular and/or Cytogenetics Laboratory.

In this role, you will have strong interpersonal, oral and written skills and will work effectively on an interdisciplinary team.

As a technician, you will work under the supervision of the laboratory technologists. You demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships. You are detail oriented and are capable of following protocols.

You are self-motivated and an effective team player with a high degree of independence, adaptability and professionalism within a demanding work environment.

This position supports the hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation.

This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

Perform DNA extraction

Perform PCR

Harvest cells

Prepare slides for chromosome analysis

Assist with sample intake

Prepare solutions

General equipment and lab maintenance

Participate in quality and safety protocols

Accurately maintain records and perform data entry

Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

Registered with or eligible for registration with a professional Association such as OSMT or CMLTO

Laboratory experience required (Genetics experience an asset)

Bilingualism in French/English an asset
What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals.

This is a Full Time Regular position, 8 hour shifts, Days, in the Molecular and Cytogenetics Department.

We offer a highly competitive total compensation package, which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable.

If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our total rewards package by visiting

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.

How to Apply

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Closing Statement

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities.

North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.