Laboratory Assistant, Shared Hospital Laboratory

Scarborough Health Network • Livermore, CA

2d • CA$30 - CA$35 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 6 months of experience in bacteriology with knowledge of media and different incubation times for set up in fully automated microbiology lab.
• Knowledge of setting up Maldi, Kirby Bauer and AST using instruments like Bruker and Phoenix.
• Ability to speak another language.

Responsibilities

• Performing duties in the specimen receiving area.
• Planting all specimens to appropriate media.
• Answering results requests.
• Assisting the Senior Technologist and Operations Manager with general duties in the Microbiology department.
• 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.

Benefits

• Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
• New Graduate Initiative Enroute Program
• Critical Care Sponsorship Program
• Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), along with other comprehensive wellness offerings, including our Spiritual Care team of registered psychotherapists for spiritual, religious or emotional care; mental health supports; and on-site wellness rounding
• Recognition events
• Leadership Development and Learning Programs
• Tuition Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree