Lab Technician (Surgical Simulation)

Job title:

Lab Technician (Surgical Simulation)

Company

University Health Network

Job description

Company DescriptionUHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada’s top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 4
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, 2025Position 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 15,000 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.Duties

• Responsibilities include working with Manager to review upcoming programs, mapping out lab specific requirements, and inventory;
• Completing 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), supporting in preparation of specimens;
• Assisting in receiving/ship out of equipment and/or program specific items;
• During labs, acting as point person to assist participants and faculty with immediate needs;
• Other duties as required that support the Centre pre/during/post programs

Qualifications

• College diploma program and/or must be enrolled in a Bachelors or Postgraduate Program
• 5+ year experience in a clinical field (familiarity with instrumentation / procedures is an asset)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Level of comfort around cadavers and/or cadaveric resections
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs
• Able to stand for extended periods of time

Additional InformationWhy 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.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.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:23:24 GMT

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