Healthcare Lab Technologist

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Healthcare Lab Technologist is a regulated Nursing professional that assists faculty members with the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of practical student learning activities while ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory, accreditation, health and safety, infection prevention and control, privacy, and institutional policies involving a variety of strategies and modalities. This includes simulation technologies in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Practical Nursing, Personal Support Worker and other healthcare related programs. This includes responsibility for the preparation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of equipment in collaboration with faculty/staff. The Healthcare Lab Technologist assists in the training of faculty, staff and students that will be working and learning in the Healthcare Labs. The Healthcare Lab Technologist acts as a mentor for students placed within the healthcare lab setting as part of their program placements. This includes orientation to lab policies, equipment use, infection prevention and control practices, and health and safety procedures. In support of these activities and individual program learning outcomes, the incumbent is responsible for assisting in determining and operationalizing the efficient utilization of all healthcare lab resources – space, equipment, consumable materials, and staffing/student(s) within specified guidelines and budgetary controls. This includes inventory control, ordering and restocking of supplies, coordination of equipment servicing, and supporting cost-effective use of resources. Technologists are also responsible for demonstrating previously taught skills and reinforcing previously taught theory to students in practice open labs to scope of practice and coordinating open lab space utilization, while supporting continuous quality improvement by providing feedback on lab activities, equipment functionality, and student learning needs. The technologist is also responsible for assisting Skills Practice Advisors (SPA) in leading practical learning activities. The incumbent will also train/supervise and/or mentor students assigned to the healthcare labs for placement opportunities. The incumbent works collaboratively with faculty/staff to support program delivery, orientation, and maintains required professional registration and professional development.

Education and Experience:

A minimum of a 2-year diploma in Registered Practical Nursing (RPN) or a 4-year degree in Bachelor of Science of Nursing (RN). Incumbent must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

A minimum of 5-years of clinical practice in an acute care setting. Recent experience in the use and operation of simulation equipment in an educational setting is required.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Ability to provide technical support to faculty members and to students in the Bachelor of Science, Practical Nurse, and Personal Support Worker programs in teaching labs and in practice lab sessions by reinforcing previously taught concepts and demonstrating previously taught skills.


• Ability to provide technical support in high fidelity lab sessions.


• Ability to impart technical information and advice.


• Demonstrates the use of critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage conflicting demands.

The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location.

Medium lifting (between 5 to 20 kg and 11 to 44 lbs.) is often required when moving supplies from one area to another and to move lab equipment as necessary on a daily basis throughout the academic year.

SALARY AND TERMS:

Support Group: Pay Band K

Start Rate: $47.13/hour

Posted Date: July 24, 2026

Closing Date: August 7, 2026 (4:00 p.m.)

This posting is for an existing vacancy at St. Lawrence College. This competition will be processed in accordance with College policy, the Academic and Support Staff Collective Agreements. In addition to comparing candidates’ qualifications and experience to the listed technical skills, education, work experience, and personal characteristics (values, attitudes, motivation, and performance), the seniority of Bargaining Unit members will be considered. If the search extends beyond the Bargaining Unit, consideration will be given to accumulated service with the College.

The College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People & Culture at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.

This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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