Laboratory Assistant, Shared Hospital Laboratory

Scarborough Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Scarborough Health Network’s Shared Hospital Laboratory is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to join the Microbiology team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will help in the specimen receiving area and support technical staff.

You will plant specimens to media, handle results requests, and assist the Senior Technologist and Operations Manager with routine duties in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Michener Institute Certificate or equivalent required.
• Prefer 6 months of bacteriology experience.
• Knowledge of MALDI, Kirby-Bauer and AST preferred.
• Good problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Commitment to safety and health policies.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct and diversity awareness.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving duties.
• Plant specimens on media and record results.
• Assist Senior Technologist and Operations Manager.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Lab certificate (Michener Institute) or equivalent

Tools

MALDI

Kirby Bauer

AST

Bruker

Phoenix

Job description

Job Number: JR107043 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

Shared Hospital Laboratory (SHL) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHL 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.