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The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has 12 site groups and 26 specialty clinics, and almost 3,000 staff who see over 400,000 patient visits every year. Its 800,000 square feet house 130 inpatient beds, 373,000 square feet of research space and 17 radiation treatment machines, making it one of the largest comprehensive cancer treatment facilities in the world and the largest radiation treatment centre in Canada. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.
POSITION:
The Data Coordinator, Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program will work closely with the BMT Program team to maintain ongoing records of the cancer patient’s diagnosis, therapy, transplant data as well as other data points as determined by the BMT program and other internal UHN groups (ie. Finance, Decision Support) based on requirements by Cancer Care Ontario, the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the Center for International Bone and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR). The Coordinator has to assure complete and accurate data are collected and maintained for all patients who are referred the institution. The Coordinator participates in database development and implementation and performs application testing as required, retrieves and manipulates data as well as performs data analysis and prepares standard or ad-hoc analytic reports to support clinical decision-making and clinical research. The Coordinator works with many departments in the hospital to ensure complete access to applicable data.
QUALIFICATIONS:
At minimum, a completion of a Bachelor’s degree program, or recognized equivalent in Health or Science Related Discipline
At least two (2) year experience in Oncology, Clinical trials and/or medical terminology
Proficient in MS-Excel, MS-Office, Data Analysis, Database/Statistical Reports
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization, prioritization skills, good computer skills, ability to learn quickly and work independently
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail
Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks
Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
POSTED DATE: August 20, 2020 CLOSING DATE: until filled
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
