Lab Technician (Surgical Simulation)
Lab Technician (Surgical Simulation)
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Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 10
Site: Michener Institute
Department: Temerty Advanced Surgical Education & Simulation Centre (Temerty Sim Centre)
Reports to: Manager
Hours: Up to 30 hours / week hours are dependent upon programming (e.g. during slower periods no shifts will be scheduled).
Shifts: Varying shifts (minimum 4 hours); early start time (e.g. 06:00) during labs; ability to work evenings and weekends
Status: Casual
Closing Date: July 3 2025
Position Summary
The Temerty Advanced Surgical Education & Simulation Centre (Temerty Sim Centre) is a new state-of-the-art surgical simulation facility located within the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. It is 15000 sq ft of wet and dry simulation space. The Centre supports surgical specialties across UHN and beyond including but not limited to neurosurgery orthopaedics thoracics endoscopy general surgery transplant minimally invasive surgery and robotic assisted surgery.
This position will be part of a pool of technicians who will be scheduled based on program and/or Centre needs. Peak months are April - November.
We will provide appropriate and applicable training for those who do not have any experience in this type of environment.
Duties
- Responsibilities include set up and tear down of surgical simulation spaces (both wet and dry);
- Cleaning of spaces equipment and instrumentation;
- Assisting in receiving/ship out of specimens (cadaveric tissues);
- Assisting in receiving/ship out of equipment and program specific items;
- Supporting in preparation of specimens under the guidance of senior technicians;
- Other duties as required that support the Centre pre/during/post programs
Qualifications :
- Completion of community college diploma program and/or must be enrolled in a Bachelors or Postgraduate Program
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- No experience necessary; however interest in the medical field is crucial
- Level of comfort around cadavers and/or cadaveric resections
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs
- Able to stand for extended periods of time
Additional Information :
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 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 UHNs 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Employment Type
Part-time
