Laboratory Assistant, Shared Hospital Laboratory

Laboratory Assistant, Shared Hospital Laboratory To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support. Job Number: J0524-0251 Job Title: Laboratory Assistant, Shared Hospital Laboratory Department: Shared Hospital Laboratory Job Category: Laboratory Hospital Location: Shared Lab Job Type: Part Time Number Of Positions: 1 Union: OPSEU Local 575 - Shared Hospital Laboratory Inc. Hours: Days, Afternoons, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays 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.FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status to the Hospitals Workplace Health and Safety department. Fully vaccinated: having received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by WHO (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series), and having received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago. The completion of this online form serves as your application and will be used to determine if you meet the requirements of this position. Please ensure that you have provided all pertinent information necessary to be considered for this vacancy by the close date. 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. Preferred 6 months of experience in bacteriology with knowledge of media and different incubation times for set up in fully automated microbiology lab. Preferred knowledge of setting up Maldi, Kirby Bauer and AST using instruments like Bruker and Phoenix. 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 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. Excellent work performance and attendance Asset: Ability to speak another language Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our communitys unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike. 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