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:Check for time stamp on all requisitions; ensure specimens are labeled according to protocol and match requisitionsRegister patient information in computer as needed; accessioning specimens, labels, numbers specimensSeparate out fresh tissue and stat specimens following protocols; alert pathologist assistantMake slides and cassettes, ensuring numbers are correct and traceable to originalClean wax molds and embedding stations after use; sweep up excess wax flakesMaintenance of embedding stations, routine stainers, tissue processors, cover slippers, solvent recycler, fridges, freezers, ovens, and other equipment as assignedDiscard blocks, slides, requisitions, and wet specimens according to retention directives and waste management protocolsCover slip slides and arrange cases in foldersPrepare specimens for referral or consultOrganize blocks and slides for cytologyDeliver containers to operating room frozen section room as requiredAppropriately disposes of hazardous wastesActively participates in the Laboratory quality management system and process improvementsOther histology duties as assignedQualificationsOntario secondary school diplomaGraduate of certified medical laboratory assistant/technician programMust have current certification and registration with OSMT and/or CSMLSMinimum two years experience working in a hospital pathology laboratory setting is preferredMedical terminology preferredKnowledge of Meditech, Paradigm and Microsoft Office programs would be an assetComfortable dealing with surgical and autopsy specimens and the deceasedExcellent organization and communication skillsProven ability to be a team playerStrong multi-tasking and problem solving skillsDemonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of productivity, competence and professionalismMust demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and CollaborationExcellent attendance, punctuality and work recordMay be required to travel between and work at all Osler sitesAdditional 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.
