Malignant Hyperthermia Specialist

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Anesthesia and Pain Management
Work Model: On-Site
Reports to: Business Administration Manager
Grade: B0:07
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: $35.33 - $44.16 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Weekdays, Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Full Time (until December 2025)
Closing Date: October 4, 2024

Position Summary
The Specialist, Malignant Hyperthermia works as a team to support the diagnostic status of patients in the UHN Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) Program.

Duties

• Performs clinical diagnostic muscle biopsy Caffeine-Halothane Contracture Testing (CHCT) to establish the diagnostic status of a patient's Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptibility (MHS) according to the North American CHCT protocol
• Performs gas chromatography to ensure standardization of the halothane concentrations used in CHCT
• Performs molecular genetic analysis of the RNA/DNA samples and biopsy results
• Manages the RNA and genomic DNA depository.
• Maintains specialized CHCT equipment and annual certification and safety requirements
• Works in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention's of the Act, in a timely manner.
• Research related to this position includes the preparation of research protocols, grants and REB's; participation as an investigator in collaborative research studies; preparation of data and authorship for scientific manuscripts for publication; preparation and authorship of abstracts and posters for presentation at scientific meetings

• At Minimum, completion of a master's degree program in molecular biology or recognized equivalent
• At minimum over 3 years up to and include 4 years practical and related experience and/or 1 year on the job training

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

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