Health Studies Lab Technician
Centennial College(As a unionized employer, Centennial College gives preference to internal candidates as defined in the collective agreement. External candidates will be considered only if there are no qualified internal candidates) Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities. We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations. Position Summary The Health Studies Lab Technician works to provide an ideal lab environment that facilitates the specific learning objectives for all multi-faceted courses supported by the Health Studies Labs. Reporting directly to the Manager of Operations in the Faculty of Integrated Health and Community Care (IHCC) and consulting closely with program faculty leads, supervisors and coordinators, the Lab Technician provides support for all Health Studies lab facilities through tracking, maintaining and purchasing lab equipment, as well as interacting closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the best lab experiences for students, faculty and staff. Responsibilities Assists with scheduling changes and unexpected conflicts as they arise in all Lab areas. Prepares supply kits and organizes equipment for each scheduled lab activity according to the specific instruction of each program and provides supplies for students’ self-scheduled practice outside of lab hours Facilitates the annual simulation exercises of major healthcare and first response agencies across the GTA Ensures that adequate supply inventories are maintained across the various labs, reordering on a timely basis as needed, providing expertise for equipment operation Participates in all annual routine and extraordinary Health Science labs inventory audits Identifies items for repair/maintenance to the Manager of Operations as well as engages in the on-going care and maintenance of equipment Collates and manages disposal of Bio-Hazard Waste Material for all Health Sciences labs Thoroughly researches new equipment acquisitions and projects to ensure compliance with program/project needs Identifies and makes purchase recommendations for equipment/supplies and evaluates potential suppliers Prepares purchase requisitions, coordinates with vendors and internal purchasing officers, tracks purchases and ensures purchases meet expectations in accordance with College policies and procedures Provides support and back up for clinical simulation equipment, providing assistance to Simulation Technician and providing back up for the Mask Fit Technician Qualifications/Experience Two-year diploma in Business Administration, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare, or a related discipline that provides knowledge applicable to purchasing, inventory control, vendor coordination, budget tracking, and operational support. Current CPR Certificate is required Three years of related, practical experience in business or materials management. Medical/Healthcare experience is strongly preferred. Must have at least one-year of experience in an aca…