Technical Research Assistant

Uhnresearch; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research hospital in Toronto seeks a candidate to perform electrophysiological tests in a clinical environment. Responsibilities include administrative support, patient interaction, and data management. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate degree or college diploma required.
• Strong computer skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform various electrophysiological tests on patients.
• Prepare and maintain reports documenting procedures and test results.
• Field telephone calls and receive patients.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Science

College Diploma in Electro-Neurodiagnostics

Job 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.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be trained to perform various electrophysiological tests on patients in a clinical/research environment. The candidate will also be responsible for performing administrative and office support activities associated with the neuromuscular lab.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Preparing and maintaining electronic and written reports required to document all procedures and tests results
• Administrative filing, data entry, data quality, and control proofing, faxing, and logging various activities
• Fielding telephone calls
• Receiving patients and explaining the procedures of different testing
• Performing other related patient care responsibilities to facilitate optimal patient care
• Observing and understanding hospital and departmental policies and procedures

Qualifications

At minimum completion of an undergraduate degree program Bachelors of Science (Biology and Physiology, NeuroSciences, Kinesiology,...) OR College Diploma in Electro-Neurodiagnostics

The candidate must demonstrate the ability:

• to work well in a multidisciplinary team setting displaying flexibility and excellent communication skills are required
• to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• to follow instructions carefully and communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner
• to demonstrate good assessment, strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills and strong computer skills
• physical demands including lifting, transferring, and transporting patients and equipment are sometimes required

Additional Information

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

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.