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Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Surgical Program
Reports to: Manager
Wage Range: $34.87 - $43.59 per hour.
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
Job Summary
The Pulmonary Function Charge Technologist provides operational and clinical leadership within the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. This role is responsible for supervising technologist staff, coordinating daily operations, ensuring adherence to professional and regulatory standards, and supporting quality assurance initiatives. The Charge Technologist collaborates closely with the Manager, Medical Director, Biomedical Engineering, and multidisciplinary teams while continuing to perform advanced pulmonary diagnostic testing.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Operations
- Provide day‑to‑day supervision, direction, and support to Pulmonary Function Technologists
- Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and workflow to ensure efficient laboratory operations
- Conduct performance feedback and contribute to annual staff performance reviews
- Support staff education, competency development, and adherence to professional standards
Clinical Practice
- Perform pulmonary function diagnostic testing and reporting in compliance with:
- American Thoracic Society (ATS)
- Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS)
- European Respiratory Society (ERS)
- Assess test quality, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure physiological accuracy of results
- Utilize EPIC and laboratory systems for documentation and reporting
Quality Assurance & Standards
- Lead quality assurance activities, audits, and quality control processes
- Establish and maintain audit protocols and ensure staff compliance with QA requirements
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory
Equipment & Technology
- Participate in equipment planning, implementation, and lifecycle management
- Collaborate with Biomedical Engineering and vendors to troubleshoot equipment issues
- Assist in the evaluation and implementation of new technology and diagnostic methodologies
Collaboration & Communication
- Act as a clinical resource for physicians, allied health professionals, and staff
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including vendors and other Pulmonary Function labs
- Support the Medical Director in updates to testing protocols and clinical guidelines
- Completion of a College Diploma (Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Technology) or
- University Degree Human Sciences, or a related health discipline
- Current membership and certification with the Canadian Association of Cardio‑Pulmonary Technologists (CACPT)
- Minimum 5–7 years of related Pulmonary Function laboratory experience
- Demonstrated experience in staff leadership, supervision, or charge responsibilities
- Advanced knowledge of pulmonary diagnostics and laboratory quality standards
- Expert understanding of pulmonary function testing theory and application
- Strong knowledge of ATS, CTS, and ERS standards
- Proven ability to interpret complex test data and resolve clinical or technical issues
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- Proficiency with computer systems and electronic health records (EPIC preferred)
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.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
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.
