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Lab Technician - Respiratory TherapyThompson Rivers University • Kamloops, BC, CA
Lab Technician - Respiratory Therapy

Lab Technician - Respiratory Therapy

Thompson Rivers University • Kamloops, BC, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

DUTIES

& RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide technical assistance and oversee lab, clinic and simulation equipment, including: preparation, implementation, software installation and configuration, routine maintenance and repair, programming, performance testing and safety monitoring.
  • Maintain other equipment and related multimedia peripherals including digital video recording systems.
  • Develop and maintain web materials to support lab, clinic and simulation center activities.
  • Develop inventory control practices and procedures to manage supply and inventory levels cost effectively.
  • Interact with medical equipment vendors to ensure goods and services meet medical training objectives.
  • Obtain quotes and make purchasing decisions within delegated authority.
  • Maintain record keeping and ensure that standards are met.
  • Implement hardware and software updates.
  • Work with department and faculty to establish priorities and ensure timelines are met.
  • Demonstrate technical aspects of operating lab equipment, clinic equipment and simulators to faculty members and others.
  • Provide summaries of operational expenses, equipment usage, capital equipment inventory and equipment repairs.
  • Collect data and prepare summary reports to support research grants, commercial and special projects.
  • Participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs as required by accreditation/approval standards and University protocols/policy.
  • Perform administrative duties including faxing, photocopying, report processing/filing, distributing results, booking lab and simulation centre time, data entry.
  • Ensure and maintain a clean and safe working environment for faculty and students including work with biohazardous material.
  • Ensures security of labs, clinic and associated equipment.


REPORTS TO
Dean, Faculty of Science

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

  • Grade 12 plus an Associate Degree, 2 year diploma, or equivalent post-secondary education


EXPERIENCE:

  • Three (3) years' related laboratory or field experience


SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

  • WHMIS Certification
  • Demonstrated knowledge of software applications, MS Office Suite, A/V expertise, Business Systems, or Accounting
  • Technical trouble-shooting skills
  • Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and persuasively with students, staff and faculty
  • Demonstrated knowledge of safe laboratory practices
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively as part of a team
  • Demonstrated knowledge of budgets
  • Ability to maintain confidential records


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Sitting at a desk or standing for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift weights in excess of 10kg
  • Dust, fumes, biological material exposure from equipment (PPE provided)
The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.
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