ECG Technician/Lab Assistant

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is Canada’s largest hospital diagnostic network, and a global leader in academic labs. The ECG Technician/Lab Assistant role supports pre-analytical workflows across all sites within the Laboratory Medicine Program, performing accessioning and processing tasks under direct supervision.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Advanced Diagnostics, you will contribute to ground-breaking research and exemplary patient care while maintaining accuracy, safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of Epic HIS accessioning and requisition entry.
• Graduate certificate in Lab Technician/Assistant preferred.
• Registration with MLPAO or CSMLS preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in clinical genetics lab preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Computer literacy in Windows applications.
• Team player with ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in a lab environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accession, preparation and processing of specimens following safety procedures.
• Receive, sort and process specimens per established guidelines.
• Prepare and dispense reagents and supplies as required.
• Handle specimens referred to other testing sites.
• Generate reports and collect statistics.
• Support inventory, supplies control and receiving.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Stress management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Lab Technician/Lab Assistant certificate

MLPAO/CSMLS registration (preferred)

Tools

Epic HIS accessioning

Requisition entry systems

Windows applications

Job description

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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

Job Description

Union:

OPSEU

Number of Vacancies:

1

New or Replacement Position:

Replacement

Site:

All Sites

Department:

Laboratory Medicine Program, Clinical Genetics

Reports to:

Senior Manager, Advanced Diagnostics

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Salary:

$32.59 - $37.26 per hour

Shifts:

All Shifts 24/7

Status:

Permanent Full Time

Closing Date:

September 17, 2026

Position Summary

Join UHN's Laboratory Medicine Program, Canada's largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. With over 30 million tests per year and 1,300 outpatients served daily, we are at the forefront of pathology and clinical testing. Embrace innovation and contribute to ground-breaking 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 Clinical Genetics laboratory team, the ECG Technician/Lab Assistant in this area will perform a variety of pre-analytical support functions under direct supervision.

Duties

• Performing specimen accession, preparation and processing techniques using accepted safety procedures
• Receiving, sorting and processing specimens following established procedures and guidelines
• Preparing, handling and dispensing reagents, medias and solutions, as required
• Preparing specimens referred out to other testing sites
• Performing report handling and statistics collection 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

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of high school, or recognized equivalent required
• Demonstrated knowledge of Epic HIS accessioning and requisition entry required
• Graduate of a post-secondary Laboratory Technician or Laboratory Assistant certificate program, or recognized equivalent strongly preferred
• Registration in good standing with MLPAO (Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario) or CSMLS (Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science) strongly preferred
• Minimum one (1) year recent work experience in clinical genetic laboratory setting preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical genetics sample workflow preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of general laboratory equipment maintenance and operation preferred
• Effective organizational, time management and prioritization skills required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Procedures in a laboratory setting preferred
• Computer literate in Windows based applications required
• Ability to work effectively as a team member required
• Ability to work accurately under stressful conditions required

Additional Information

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.

Why join UHN?

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.)

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.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.