Laboratory Assistant, Shared Hospital Laboratory

Scarborough Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for their Shared Hospital Laboratory. The role involves managing specimens, assisting with microbiology tasks, and requires a Michener Institute Certificate or equivalent, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. This part-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and values diversity in its workforce.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in bacteriology preferred.
• Knowledge of media and incubation times for microbiology lab setups is needed.
• Ability to speak another language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in the specimen receiving area.
• Plant specimens to appropriate media and answer results requests.
• Assist Senior Technologist and Operations Manager.

Skills

Problem recognition and solving skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Michener Institute Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Bruker

Phoenix

Job description

Job Number: JR102980

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant, Shared Hospital Laboratory

Job Category: Shared Labs

Hospital Location: Shared Labs

Job Type: Permanent, Part time

Number of Positions: 1

Union: SHL

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $30.49 - $35.15

Hours: Days, Afternoons, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays

Shared Hospital Laboratory Inc. (SHL) is an independent corporation owned and operated by Scarborough Health Network, North York General Hospital, Michael Garron Hospital and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. SHL provides high quality, efficient, advanced microbiology services. SHL has proven to be one of the most successful and sustainable models of laboratory collaboration in Ontario. SHL has a Board approved strategic plan focused on growth through optimizing/expanding clinical scope, fostering new partnerships, and advancing technology/infrastructure to ensure long-term sustainability.

Job Description

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Operations Manager of Microbiology Department in Shared Hospital Laboratory, you will be responsible for performing duties in the specimen receiving area. This will include planting all specimens to appropriate media and answering results request. As well, you will assist the Senior Technologist and Operations Manager with general duties in the Microbiology department.

Requirements

• Michener Institute Certificate, or equivalent as a Laboratory Assistant, or Career Canada Certificate, or OSMT.
• Preferred 6 months of experience in bacteriology with knowledge of media and different incubation times for set up in fully automated microbiology lab.
• Preferred knowledge of setting up Maldi, Kirby Bauer and AST using instruments like Bruker and Phoenix.
• Demonstrated problem recognition and problem solving-skills.
• Demonstrated good organizational skills, ability to organize work and set priorities
• Ability work independently or as a team member in a fast- paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrates values consistent with hospital 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
  
  

Asset

• Ability to speak another language
  
  

Accommodation And Diversity Statement

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.

We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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