Title: Lab Technician Labs Microbiology

Company: Unity Health Toronto
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Job Type: FullTime, Holidays, Shift, Weekends


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Description:

Unity Health Toronto is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Technician to join their team. The responsibilities include registering specimens, entering data for bar code generation, performing pre-analytical procedures, sorting and delivering specimens, preparing specimens for send-out, participating in QC and inventory management, printing and distributing laboratory reports, responding to customer inquiries, and rotating through different work areas. The qualifications for this role include completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant/Technician Program or equivalent experience, OSMT or CSMLS certification, at least 1 year of recent experience in Microbiology, Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification is an asset, proficiency in specimen handling, ability to work independently and prioritize workload, strong interpersonal and communication skills, commitment to the organization's mission and values, punctuality, and excellent attendance record.

Responsibilities:

  • Registers specimens and verifies for entry into the LIS system.
  • Enters data for bar code generation.
  • Performs pre-analytical procedures (e.g., centrifugation, aliquot, prepare smears and solutions, plating, media preparation, autoclaving, etc.)
  • Sorts, allocates and delivers specimens to work stations, and loads onto instruments as appropriate.
  • Receives, unpacks and sorts incoming specimens.
  • Prepares specimens for send-out to external clients.
  • Participates in performing basic QC and inventory management.
  • Printing and distribution of laboratory reports.
  • Responds to all customer telephone inquiries.
  • Rotates through different work areas as required.
  • Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant/Technician Program or equivalent experience required.
  • OSMT or CSMLS certification required.
  • Minimum 1 year recent experience in Microbiology preferred.
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification an asset.
  • Must be proficient in all aspects of specimen handling.
  • Must demonstrate ability to work independently and prioritize workload in a fast paced environment.
  • Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be able to work cooperatively and constructively with other team members.
  • Must understand and be committed to the mission and values of St Michael's Hospital.
  • Must be punctual and have an excellent attendance record.
  • HOURS OF WORK: Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as required.

    Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization and provides accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process. All accommodation requests are handled with confidentiality and respect.


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