ECG TechnicianLab Assistant

Union: OPSEU
Number of vacancies: 2
Site: All Sites
Department: Laboratory Medicine Program Specimen Management
Reports to: Senior Manager Pre/Post-Analytic Services
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 24 hours per week
Salary: $32.59 - $37.26 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts: All Shifts 24/7
Status: Temporary Part Time (6 months)
Closing Date: October 9 2025

Position Summary
The successful candidates will perform venipuncture and ECG on inpatients/outpatients  as well as Specimen Management and equipment operation duties. 

Join UHNs Laboratory Medicine Program Canadas largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. With over 30 million tests per year and 1300 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.

The division of Specimen Management specializes in specimen procurement and processing for all UHN sites. As a valued member of Team LMP you will play a key role in providing high quality preanalytical services to clinical laboratory and research professionals.

Duties

• Perform ECG on inpatient and outpatients
• Perform venipuncture on inpatients and outpatients
• Manipulate and process specimens as per laboratory protocols 
• Operate laboratory equipment (biochemistry hematology PCR).
• Organize and arrange transport of specimens
• Practice and provide patient centered care
• Use hospital information systems to access and document procedures
• Participates in training of staff
• Maintain safe working environment and comply with IPAC

Qualifications :

• Completion of Grade 12 or recognized equivalent
• Graduate of a post-secondary Laboratory Technician or Laboratory Assistant certificate program or recognized equivalent
• OSMT (Ontario Society of Medical Technologists) or CSMLS license preferred
• Minimum one (1) year related work experience in a laboratory setting
• Minimum one (1) year recent work experience in venipuncture ECG and specimen management
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory equipment maintenance and operation
• Effective organizational time management skills and prioritization skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of appropriate behaviour required working successfully in a diverse work group.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Procedures in a laboratory
• Computer literate in Windows based applications
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to work accurately under stressful conditions

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