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Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR)

Job ID #: IHS MLT 25- 0709

Department: Integrated Health Services

Reports To: Manager, Primary Care

Salary Range: (MCS1) $25.63 – $32.20 per hour

Status: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Vacancy: 1 (one)

Who we are:

Sherbourne is a leading provider of quality health care and transformative support to people who face social, economic, and other systemic barriers. Our mission is to be a dynamic provider of integrated health services, community programs and capacity-building initiatives that enable people and diverse communities to achieve wellness.

Sherbourne provides innovative health care and social services to the diverse urban population of southeast Toronto. While our doors are open to everyone, we focus on people experiencing homelessness or who are under-housed; 2SLGBTQ+, and newcomers to Canada. We are funded by the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, Ministry of Community, Children and Social Services, the City of Toronto and many generous donors and foundations.

Working at Sherbourne

At Sherbourne Health, we care about our staff and recognize that our biggest strength is our people. We have a solid commitment to life-long learning which is demonstrated through our professional development program. We invest in collective work and staff training to improve client care. We supplement this by creating a low-barrier work environment built on equity and respect, while working together in caring, cohesive teams and providing opportunities for advancement.

about the role:

We are presently looking for Full-Time, Permanent Medical Laboratory/Medical Device Reprocessing Technician to join the Sherbourne Health Family Health Team (SH FHT) to provide primary care to clients at Sherbourne Health. Our Lab/MDR Technicians are key members of the interdisciplinary care team and work to their full scope of practice providing phlebotomy, specimen collection and medical device reprocessing within a primary care and community health services setting. The Lab/MDR Technician will have exiting opportunity in leading the quality management activities of a community-based MDR program.

we believe in work-life balance and offer:

• A competitive salary.
• Membership in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Up to four weeks of vacation per year (to start).
• Up to five personal days per year.
• An extended healthcare and dental package.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• An employee assistance plan.
• A generous professional development plan: up to $1300 to be used towards learning activities.
• Up to six fully paid professional development days per year – related to position/responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Phlebotomy & Specimen Handling

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection.
• Label, secure, and prepare specimens for external laboratory transport.
• Receive, log, and verify incoming specimens.

Diagnostic Testing

• Conduct in-house diagnostic procedures, including:
• Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
• Vitals and BP True
• Point-of-care testing (e.g., glucose, urinalysis)
• Record and report test results accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Medical Device Reprocessing

• Clean and decontaminate reusable medical and surgical instruments.
• Sterilize instruments using autoclaves and other approved methods.
• Reassemble and inspect instruments for functionality and completeness.
• Package and distribute sterilized instruments to clinical areas.

Quality Management & Equipment Oversight

• Monitor and maintain laboratory and reprocessing equipment.
• Perform routine quality assurance checks and document results.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Track inventory and restock laboratory and sterilization supplies as needed.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide direct service to clients referred by SHC providers.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with clinical staff.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need

education/experience:

• Current CSLMS or MLPAO Certification, or similar equivalent in training/experience
• OAHPP: Reprocessing in Community Health Care Settings Course or completion within 6 months of hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 1 to 3 years demonstrated experience in a fast-paced, client-facing clinical setting.
• Experience working with at least one of Sherbourne Health’s priority populations, particularly 2SLGBTQ communities, a strong asset

skills and abilities:

• Understand the social determinants of health and their impact on newcomer and migrant communities, homeless or underhoused individuals and members of 2SLGBTQ communities.
• Experience/interest in working with communities facing barriers to accessing health care due to poverty, social isolation, homelessness, homophobia/transphobia, racism, classism, mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Effective organizational, critical-thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills.
• Experience and comfort working with an electronic medical record (EMR)
• Comfortable using Remote Interpretation Ontario (RIO) phone interpretation line with clients.
• Proven ability to problem solves effectively and independently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams is an asset.
• Working knowledge of acts, legislation, and professional standards that govern medical laboratory technicians and medical device reprocessing practices including the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS), The Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), Medical Laboratory Technology Act (MLTA), Ontario Public Health Standards: Requirements for Programs, Services and Accountability (Standards), Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) practices for community health care settings and reprocessing, and Medical Devices Regulations.
• Ability to maintain professional practice regarding commitments to colleagues and clients, pertinent legislation, evidence-based standards of care and professional standards of practice.
• Ability to speak a second language (including French) is an asset.

conditions of employment:

• Offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory outcome of background checks i.e., professional references, education verification, criminal background check, and vulnerable sector check.
• Understand and work within the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code and other relevant legislation.

working conditions:

• The Medical Lab/MDR Technician role is in-person, within a busy multidisciplinary primary care clinical area.
• Availability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings and/or Saturday hours may be required.
• Flexibility to work at local satellite locations as needed

To apply: Please forward a cover letter and resume (saved as one document) quoting Job ID # IHS MLT 25-0709 to myjob@sherbourne.on.ca by 5:00 pm on July 24, 2025.

Sherbourne is dedicated to building an organization that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. This includes diversity in languages spoken, culture, race, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

BOLD. KIND. REAL. OPEN. WE CARE.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.63-$32.20 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-24