Dialysis Technician - #446891

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

This is a Corporate position, with the home base at the Civic Campus.

The Dialysis Technician performs corrective and preventive medical equipment maintenance, clinical staff training and in-service of equipment, safety inspections, calibrations, quality assurance, equipment design and testing, determine clinical needs and requirements for new equipment, provide technological guidance for ageing and defective equipment, suggest replacement schedules and renewal, assist in the disposal of surplus equipment.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, including weekends, 8 and 12 hour shifts. Must be available for stand by and call back on evenings, nights, weekends and statutory holidays.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.
  
  
  

Basic Requirements

• Diploma in Electronics (3 year program) from a recognized College of Applied Arts and Technology OR an equivalent combination of experience and education;
• Ability to move and maneuver a dialysis machine and associated water treatment equipement;
• Working knowledge of general physics, anatomy, mechanical and/or hydraulic systems;
• Ability to provide training to staff and patients;
• Experience working with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications;
• Valid G Class (or equivalent) Driver's Licence;
• Working knowledge of WHMIS;
• Ability to understand and interpret schematic diagrams;
• Ability to service and calibrate electronic equipment;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Sound judgement and problem solving skills;
• Eligible to work in Canada.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• OACETT/CNephT;
• CPR / First Aid;
• Sound knowledge of the operation of dialysis equipment and CSA and CANNT technical standards;
• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
  
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.