Company DescriptionOne of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!Job DescriptionAccountabilities:Registers patient information in computer as needed; accessions specimens; labels, numbers and aliquots specimens as required for molecular testingUses positive patient identification to ensure that all requisitions (electronic or paper), specimens, sample aliquots, portions or slides are traceableApplies specimen acceptance and rejection criteria as per established Laboratory policiesHandles requests for pathology consults as they pertain to molecular testing requests from outside institutionsFaxes reports according to protocolPrepares and ships samples to referral laboratories; includes documentation, labelling, and packaging in shipping containers at suitable conditions to maintain specimen integrityProper storage and discarding of specimens in accordance with retention policies and biohazard waste protocolsAssist with validation and verification of molecular protocolsPerforms temperature monitoring of refrigerators, freezers, incubators, ovens, water baths and ambient environment; change temperature chartsPerforms general laboratory housekeeping, disinfects benches and equipmentProper biohazard, medical and chemical waste containment, packaging and storage for pick-upReceipt of inventory and applies acceptance criteria; records and reports unacceptabilityEnters new stock into ELIS inventory system Reports stock shortages or outdated products to seniorRestock supplies on bench area as appropriateQualificationsGraduate of an accredited medical laboratory assistant (technician) training programMedical terminology an assetHistology experience an assetStrong multi-tasking, critical thinking and problem-solving skillsProven excellence working in team environment; strong interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of productivity, competence and professionalismProven ability to perform duties independently or as a team member with high degree of motivationAble to exercise independent judgment within scope of practicePrevious experience with Meditech, Paradigm, and Microsoft Office programs including ExcelPrevious experience with send out procedures and handling requests from outside labsMust demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and CollaborationAdditional InformationTwo (2) positions to fillHours: Currently Days/Evenings/Nights, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)SALARY:
Minimum: $31.13 per hour
Maximum: $37.05 per hour#LI-FN1Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected].While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
