Laboratory Assistant, Shared Hospital Laboratory

1 week ago

Toronto, Canada Scarborough Health Network Full time

**Company Biography**:
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 Hospital’s Workplace Health and Safety department.

**Position Overview**:
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.

**Company Vacancy/Request for Transfer**:
**Requirements**:

- Michener Institute Certificate, or equivalent as a Laboratory Assistant, or Career Canada Certificate, or OSMT.
- At least 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

**Accommodation Statement**:
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s 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. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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