Chemical Preparation Laboratory Technician

Job description

Epocal, part of Siemens Healthineers, is a leading manufacturer of a clinical Point Of Care (POC) diagnostic product. The epoc© Blood Analysis System is healthcare’s first cost-effective POC testing solution to leverage Smartcard Technology and wireless communication to provide caregivers with real-time, lab-quality blood gas, electrolyte, and metabolite results at the patient bedside. This system is now a well-established tool of the medical profession available worldwide. Epocal is committed to delivering high-quality products and services that patients and providers can rely on for consistently accurate and actionable information. We deploy unique innovative technologies that not only transform diagnostic products, but also expand into new platforms and solutions with proven health and economic outcomes.

Epocal was acquired by Siemens Healthineers in October 2017. As a leading global healthcare company, we at Siemens Healthineers develop innovations that support better patient outcomes with greater efficiencies, giving providers the confidence, they need to meet the clinical, operational, and financial challenges of a changing healthcare landscape. As a leader in medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, and healthcare information technology, we have a keen understanding of the entire patient care continuum – from prevention and early detection to diagnosis and treatment.

For more than 100 years, Siemens Healthineers in Canada has helped healthcare providers achieve their goal of improving outcomes while reducing costs. From the Atlantic to Pacific oceans, more than 450 employees in Canada work together to deliver solutions for healthcare providers, resulting in 70% of medical decisions being influenced by the technologies we provide.

More information is available at: www.siemens-healthineers.ca

Under the supervision of the Manager, Chemical Preparation Operations ; the Chemical Preparation Lab Technician, Level I is responsible for is responsible for preparation of sensor print mixes, stock solutions, or other chemical mixtures for sensor and test card assembly processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

·  Follow written procedures for each mixture, and maintain appropriate records for each activity
·  Accurate and timely preparation of chemical mixes for sensor and test card assembly processes
·  Maintain Chemical Preparation room cleanliness and organization

·        Preparation of changeover chemicals, calibration fluid, stock solutions, and emulsions

Note: Duties are not limited to those listed above. Additional duties may be assigned as required. However, reasonable accommodations will be made if all possible under business conditions.

Key Contacts

·  Reports directly to Manager, Chemical Preparation Operations.
·  Follow daily schedule direction from Chemical Preparation Lead Hand.
·  Regularly interacts with process engineers, equipment technicians, clinical services lab and assembly operators to ensure adequate supply of chemical mixtures throughout the shift. Also works in close proximity with all personnel in Chem Prep lab.

Job Demands

·  Flexibility to work overtime, on-call and/or on different/rotating shifts as required
·  Routine, detailed nature of chemical preparations

Skills & Qualifications (Education and Experience)

Organization: Siemens Healthineers

Company: EPOCAL INC.

Experience Level: Early Professional

Job Type: Full-time

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