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Lab Technician - Respiratory Therapy

Lab Technician - Respiratory Therapy

Thompson Rivers UniversityKamloops, BC, CA
30+ days ago
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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