Job Description

Position Title: Glasswasher/Sterilization

Job Posting #: 926178

Union: NOWU

Site: Princess Margaret Hospital/Research Institute

Department: Research Laboratory Services

Reports to: Supervisor, Research Lab Services

Salary: $25.08 - $26.41per hour (Start rate determined in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Shifts: 30 hours per week

Posted Date: November 2, 2023

Closing Date: November 9, 2023

The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

As a member of the Research Laboratory team, you will play an integral role in the advancement of Research at UHN. The Glasswashing department at PMH ensures that researchers at provided a highly efficient and reliable service that they require to successfully do their work.

Duties

• Daily collection of used glassware from PM research labs
• Loading and unloading laboratory grade washers
• Prepping items for autoclaving (wrapping, autoclave controls)
• Conduct quality control and quality assurance tests
• Monitor sterilization equipment to ensure cycles are performed properly
• Run liquid autoclave cycles for research labs
• Document all daily activity for KPI and billing purposes

Qualifications

• At minimum, a completion of high school, or recognized equivalent
• Ability to work alone and in team environment
• Previous experience in Sterilization is highly desirable.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: able to lift to 10 kg, loading, and unloading carts; pushing carts during pick up and delivery of carts
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Required to be available to work morning shifts

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.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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