ECG Technician/Lab Assistant

Union: OPSEU

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: All Sites

Department: Laboratory Medicine Program, Specimen Management

Reports to: Senior Manager, Pre-Analytic Services

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Wage Range: $32.59 - $37.26 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.

Shifts: All Shifts 24/7

Status: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Position Summary:

The successful candidates will support Laboratory Medicine by performing ECG, Venipuncture on inpatients/outpatients as well as Specimen Management duties.

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.

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
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

Completion of Grade 12, or recognized equivalent
Graduate of a post-secondary Laboratory Technician or Laboratory Assistant certificate program, or recognized equivalent
MLPAO 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

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
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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.