Laboratory Technician, Genetics Program – Permanent Casual / technicien de laboratoire, Programme de génétique – poste occasionnel
About The Position
CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health, transforming from a 20th-century acute care hospital into a 21st-century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for digitization, CHEO combines clinical care, research, and education. The Research Institute is dedicated to world-class research across a wide range of children's health concerns. CHEO has been recognized as Canada's best health-care employer by Forbes and a top employer in the National Capital Region for multiple consecutive years. This position is part of the Genetics Program and involves working effectively in a cross-functional team environment. The role requires receiving, verifying, labeling, and preparing clinical specimens for testing and shipping. Responsibilities may include registering patient samples and requesting tests in the LIS, and performing non-complex sample processing. Service coverage for meals, breaks, vacation, and sick leave is also required. Adherence to health and safety guidelines, including universal precautions, and compliance with the laboratory quality assurance program are essential. The role encourages initiative, assisting co-workers, and potentially assisting in the instruction of medical laboratory students and other healthcare workers. The position is permanent casual and based in Ottawa, with the possibility of location changes. Candidates will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).
Requirements
- Criminal Record Check (Essential)
- OSMT or College Technician (MLA) Certificate (or appropriate combination of training and experience) (Essential)
- Demonstrated verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills (Essential)
- Demonstrated commitment to learning (Essential)
- Demonstrated initiative; team work; flexible work schedule (Essential)
- Works effectively under minimal supervision (Essential)
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in a genetics laboratory (Preferred)
- Bilingual (English/French) (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
- Receive, verify, label and prepare clinical specimens for testing and shipping
- May be required to register patient samples and request tests in the LIS, and perform non-complex sample processing
- Provide service coverage for meals, breaks, vacation and sick leave as required
- Comply with / adhere to health and safety guidelines which include the practice of universal precautions
- Perform all duties in accordance with the standards outlined in the laboratory quality assurance program
- Show initiative and assist co-workers in timely sample processing
- Assist in the instruction of medical laboratory students, residents and other health care workers as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Foster a positive work environment
Benefits
- competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
- place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
- family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
- chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning
- support for continued education and learning
- potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
- truly unique work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
