Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist, Transfusion Medicine

University Health Network

  • Toronto, ON
  • 42,24-53,28 $ par heure
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 7 heures
Company DescriptionUHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.Job DescriptionUnion: OPSEU
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: All Sites
Department: Laboratory Medicine Program, Transfusion Medicine
Reports to: Senior Manager, Transfusion Medicine
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $42.24 - $53.28 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts: All Shifts 24/7
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: September 18, 2025Position Summary
Join UHN's Laboratory Medicine Program, Canada's largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. With over 30 million tests per year and 1,300 outpatients served daily, we are at the forefront of pathology and clinical testing. Embrace innovation and contribute to ground-breaking research, education, and exemplary service. Join our dynamic team of 700 dedicated staff and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of laboratory medicine.Duties
  • Performs laboratory procedures and functions and ensures the completion of assigned workload
  • Operates, troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment and cleanliness of work area
  • Prepares written and electronic reports required to document procedures and test results
  • Performs inventory management of blood and blood products
  • Serves as a technical resource
  • Helps investigate and troubleshoot issues as required
  • Reviews and signs quality control documentation; follows up on discrepancies in quality control testing
  • Utilizes practical and theoretical knowledge to guide, organize and distribute workload in the lab
  • Updates and maintains Transfusion Medicine operating procedures
  • Trains new staff, assesses technical performance and maintains training records as required
  • Oversees equipment maintenance, validation, and adherence of equipment related policies as required
  • Ensures adequate staff coverage during breaks; performs bench schedule adjustments for the lab, within scope of authority.
  • Collaborates and liaises with internal and external stakeholders to provide safe and timely transfusion care
  • Attends, participates and facilitates discussions at appropriate departmental meetings, as required.
  • Participates in professional development, teaching/education activities, safety and quality improvement programs to ensure excellence in the provision of services
Qualifications
  • Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Technologist program
  • Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
  • Five (5) years recent Transfusion Medicine laboratory experience in a large hospital, preferred
  • Demonstrates ability to develop skills and knowledge in all areas of the laboratory (on-the-job experience)
  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of theory, lab procedures, instruments, equipment, special techniques and quality assurance in Transfusion Medicine
  • Excellent problem recognition and problem solving-skills
  • Effective time management skills; ability to organize work and set priorities
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to work effectively as a leader and/or team member
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to work accurately under stressful conditions
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to coach technical staff
  • Knowledge of applicable Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices
  • Demonstrates commitment to continuing education
Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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