Laboratory Technician

**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, General Procurement, Specimen Procurement**
Your goal in this position is to perform laboratory procedures in accordance with departmental and divisional policies, which include, phlebotomy, ECG, specimen processing and patient reception. You are knowledgeable in the safe handling and packaging of laboratory specimens, competent in the performance of ECG and blood collection, and have the knowledge and ability to perform assigned tasks, write legibly and accurately record lab information. You demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and are able to communicate in written and oral English. You will provide excellent patient and family-driven care in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

**On a practical level, you will**
- Receive, sort and prepare specimens for testing and referral
- Receive patients, staff and visitors to the laboratory
- Perform blood collection (venipunctures and capillary punctures) and ECG’s
- Enter information into the lab computer and generate reports and work lists
- Handle and distribute reports, record sheets and specimens

**Qualifications**
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- OSMT/CSMLS Certification or equivalent
- Hospital experience preferred
- 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 with 4- and 8-hour shifts, days, evenings and nights shifts, including weekends, in the Specimen Procurement unit. **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.
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FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

**How to Apply**

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**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.