Technician 3 Clinical Laboratory and Diagnostic Services

camh; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Toronto is seeking a full-time temporary Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician to support effective patient care. The role involves performing phlebotomy and ECGs, managing workflows, and applying professional standards. Ideal candidates will have OSMT certification, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a diverse environment. Bilingualism is a plus.

Qualifications

• Understands and applies laboratory quality management system requirements.
• Works well in a busy environment, prioritizing tasks for patient care.
• Demonstrates independent judgment and attention to details.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and ECGs.
• Manage all aspects of the pre-analytic workflow.
• Support patient/client care and service.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingualism (French/English)

Education

Certification from the OSMT as a Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory information system

Job description

Job Description

Through its core values of Courage Respect and Excellence CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan : Connected CAMH to transform lives ignite innovation and discovery revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system a world where Mental Health is Health.

The CAMH Clinical Laboratory is recruiting a full-time temporary (12 months) medical laboratory assistant / technician (MLA / T) Technician 3. Duties include : phlebotomy performing ECGs and performing all aspects of the pre-analytic workflow to ensure orders are entered correctly and that specimens collected are appropriate for the tests ordered. You will also perform other duties as required. The candidate will apply the CAMH values and professional practice standards to patient / client care and service. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at the Queen Street Site or College Street Site as per laboratory schedule.

Minimum Requirements

The successful candidate will possess certification from the OSMT as a Medical Laboratory Assistant / Technician (MLA / T). The successful candidate understands and applies the requirements of the laboratory quality management system; has excellent interpersonal and communication skills; works well in a busy environment; has organizational skills and prioritizes tasks to ensure good and prompt patient care while achieving high work efficiency; has demonstrated computer skills proficiency with Microsoft Office has good knowledge of the laboratory information system; shows independent judgment and deductive reasoning with attention to details. The ability to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds is necessary. Bilingualism (French / English) and / or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Required Experience

IC