Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

Position: Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

Department: Laboratory Medicine & Genetics

Posting ID: 2023- 34361

Status: Temporary Part-time (9 months)

Role Level: AT05.1 - $27.17-$31.32

Site: Credit Valley Hospital

Shifts: Available to work all shifts 24/7

Posted: August 21,2023

Internal Deadline: August 28,2023

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research

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As part of the laboratory team the successful candidate will be responsible for performing duties in the Microbiology Laboratory including specimen receipt, handling, sample preparation for processing, equipment maintenance, dispatching of referred out tests, result entry, inventory assessment and ordering and communication with other health professionals as required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited Laboratory Assistant course or working toward completion of a Medical Laboratory Technologist program.
• Recent experience Microbiology Laboratory
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• OSMT (Ontario Society of Medical Technology) , or CSMLS (Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science) certification preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge/experience in Molecular techniques.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Satisfactory attendance and performance required
• Experience with and demonstrated understanding of quality assurance and good laboratory practice

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.