Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary
Laboratory Technician, Biochemical Genetics Performs laboratory procedures in accordance with departmental and divisional policies. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.
On a practical level, you will
- Performs routine laboratory procedures in accordance with policies.
- Responsible for clerical and computer duties.
- Responsible for reception and preparation of specimens for testing.
- Filing and retrieval of reports.
- Assists in the storage of specimens.
- Performs other duties as required in accordance with departmental and divisional policies.
Qualifications
- Graduate of Laboratory Technician program or equivalent.
- Certified Laboratory Technician - with the Medical Laboratory Professionals Association of Ontario (MLPAO)
- Maternal serum screening and/or Chemistry experience required.
- Computer experience preferred.
- Experience with LMS Alpha is an asset
- Basic knowledge and ability to perform assigned tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral English.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
- Bilingualism in French/English an asset.
What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.
This is a Part Time Casual position, 8 hour shifts, day shifts, including On an as needed basis in the Laboratory Medicine department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.
How To Apply
Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:
- Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
- We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
Closing Statement
At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
