Lab Technologist Labs Biochemistry
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
- As part of a team, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical functions in routine Biochemistry, special Biochemistry, and Toxicology.
- Rotates work stations as required and performs other related duties as determined by their Operations Leader/Technical Specialist.
- Prioritizes workload and ensures work, including STATS are completed in the required time frame.
- Identifies abnormalities in test results and takes appropriate action; if necessary to seek advice from appropriate resources.
- Reports and documents unexpected or non-conforming events/incidents.
- Prepares, authorizes and interprets laboratory results.
- Responds to all inquiries regarding specimen collection, results and interpretation.
- Performs routine and preventative maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
- Follows SOPs in the completion of all duties.
- Adheres to all elements of the quality program including testing appropriate QC samples, performing QA activities, and, assessing results.
- Participates in the development and maintenance of the quality management system by writing/updating SOPS.
- Liaises with internal and external customers.
- Adheres to the laboratory safety program.
- Participates in material management, inventory management, safety management, performance management and quality assurance.
- Participates in the training of technologists, laboratory students, medical students and residents.
- Participates in technical research and development activities and continuing education.
- Participates in test development and validation
- Other duties, as required.
- Must be registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) and possess a current CMLTO registration certificate with Biochemistry discipline.
- Must have recent experience in Biochemistry (within the last two years).
- Must be proficient in computer software applications (ie. Microsoft Office).
- Must demonstrate ability to work independently and prioritize workload in a fast paced environment.
- Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be committed and able to work cooperatively and constructively with other team members
- Must understand and be committed to the Hospital mission and values.
- Must be punctual and have an excellent attendance record.
- Experience in quality principles, teaching, research/development systems are an asset
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
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Responsibilities
Performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical work in routine and special biochemistry and toxicology, including interpreting and authorizing results, responding to inquiries, and maintaining laboratory instruments. Supports quality and safety programs, updates procedures, manages workload and materials, trains learners, and participates in research, test development, and validation.
Requirements
Must hold current College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario registration in the Biochemistry discipline and have recent biochemistry experience within the past two years. Requires computer proficiency, independent workload prioritization, strong communication and teamwork, and availability for day, evening, night, weekend, and statutory-holiday shifts.
Skills
- Biochemistry Testing
- Toxicology Testing
- Specimen Handling
- Laboratory Result Interpretation
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Laboratory Instrument Maintenance
- Calibration
- Troubleshooting
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Quality Management Systems
- Workload Prioritization
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Office
- Training
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Biochemistry
- Special Biochemistry
- Toxicology
- Pre-Analytical Testing
- Analytical Testing
- Post-Analytical Testing
- Specimen Collection
- Laboratory Results
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Management System
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Laboratory Safety
- Instrument Maintenance
- Calibration
- Troubleshooting
- Test Development
- Test Validation
- Technical Research
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Office
- CMLTO Registration
- Biochemistry Discipline