Join our Laboratory Services team here at Humber River Health and help to delivery timely and accurate test results and improve patient outcomes.
Our Laboratory Services Department uses state of the art equipment, technology and processes to collect and test clinical specimens in order to obtain information about the health of our patients so that our inter-professional teams can diagnose, treat and prevent disease.
Our Laboratory Assistants (Laboratory Technician III) perform blood collection, prepare specimens and maintain the facilities and equipment. Are you a Laboratory Assistant (Laboratory Technician III) with 2 years of experience in performing phlebotomy of adults, children and neonates? Are you passionate about making patients comfortable while performing procedures? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, we invite you to read the details below and apply to this exciting career opportunity at Humber River Health.
Employment Status: Temporary Full TimeDuration: March 2027 subject to change as per Article HRH 2 – Management RightsHours of Work: 8 hour rotating shifts on weekdays, evenings and/or weekends including commitment of hours as per the Collective Agreement - subject to change as per operational needs and Article HRH 2 – Management Rights
Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site - subject to change as per operational needs and Article HRH 2 – Management RightsLabour Group: OPSEU 577Reporting Relationship: Manager, Laboratory ServicesHourly Rate: $32.59 - $37.26
Position Responsibilities:
- Phlebotomy, central processing and ECGs.
- Microbiology planting.
- Dispensing/Discarding duties for Histology department.
- Can be assigned /trained in other Laboratory Disciplines
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualfications:
- Laboratory Assistant Technician Certificate.
- Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO) and/or Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS/SCSLM) certification
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in performing phlebotomy of adults, children and neonates.
- Experience in microbiology planting an asset.
- Experience in performing ECG’s an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work alone or in a team.
Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
Why choose Humber River Health?
At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect. Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care. As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially. This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.
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Skills Required
- Laboratory Assistant Technician Certificate
- Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO) and/or Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS/SCSLM) certification
- Minimum 2 years of experience performing phlebotomy on adults, children, and neonates
- Experience in microbiology planting
- Experience performing ECGs
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team
- Excellent attendance and a discipline-free record
- Understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices
What We Do
Humber River Health is an integrated health system in northwest Toronto centered on one of Canada’s largest community acute care hospitals. It serves more than 850,000 people through its Wilson, Finch, and Church campuses, combining technology and clinical expertise to deliver care. Its mission is to work with the community to provide innovative, safe, and equitable healthcare, alongside research, family medicine, and community-based programs.
