ECG Technician/Lab Assistant at University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, ON

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Union:  OPSEU Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: Replacement Site: All Sites Department: Laboratory Medicine Program, Clinical Genetics Reports to: Senior Manager, Advanced Diagnostics Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary:  $32.59 - $37.26 per hour Shifts: All Shifts 24/7 Status: Permanent Full Time Closing Date: September 17, 2026 Position 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. As an integral member of the Clinical Genetics laboratory team, the ECG Technician/Lab Assistant in this area will perform a variety of pre-analytical support functions under direct supervision.  Duties Performing specimen accession, preparation and processing techniques using accepted safety procedures Receiving, sorting and processing specimens following established procedures and guidelines Preparing, handling and dispensing reagents, medias and solutions, as required Preparing specimens referred out to other testing sites Performing report handling and statistics collection responsibilities Provide support for inventory, supply control and receiving Performing other duties related to a clinical genetics laboratory Observing and understanding Hospital and departmental policies and procedures Adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality Performing cross-functional duties, as assigned, or requested Performing other duties related to and consistent with the job classification, as required At minimum, completion of high school, or recognized equivalent required Demonstrated knowledge of Epic HIS accessioning and requisition entry required Graduate of a post-secondary Laboratory Technician or Laboratory Assistant certificate program, or recognized equivalent strongly preferred Registration in good standing with MLPAO (Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario) or CSMLS (Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science) strongly preferred Minimum one (1) year recent work experience in clinical genetic laboratory setting preferred Demonstrated knowledge of clinical genetics sample workflow preferred Demonstrated knowledge of general laboratory equipment maintenance and operation preferred Effective organizational, time management and prioritization skills required Effective verbal and written communication skills required Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Procedures in a laboratory setting preferred Computer literate in Windows based applications required Ability to work effectively as a team member required Ability to work accurately under stressful conditions required Why 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  https://hoopp.com/ ) 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 attend