The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) performs a combination of duties including specimen procurement and processing. The Medical Laboratory Assistant may perform technical procedures under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist in compliance with current legislation and the policies and procedures of the Manitoulin Health Centre Laboratory. JOB DUTIES:

Perform phlebotomy in both Inpatient and Outpatient settings Inform patients about procedures and give instructions as needed Validate relevant data and ensure that appropriate specimens are procured, troubleshoot as needed

Procure and label specimens according to established protocols Validate patient and order information according to lab policy Process specimens according to established requirements Assess specimen suitability and integrity and process accordingly

Prepare specimens for transport following Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations Perform clerical duties with little or no supervision Perform lab tests according to Standards of Practice under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)

Participate in cleanup and maintenance Monitor supplies for expiry dates and ensure stock rotation Follow Quality Assurance policies and procedures and participate in quality assurance initiatives Perform only those duties that do not require interpretation, assessment or the exercise of independent judgement

Provide training for various laboratory functions including phlebotomy and point of care testing Other duties as required by the Lab Medical Director or Lab Manager PATIENT SAFETY:

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) performs a combination of duties including specimen procurement and processing. The Medical Laboratory Assistant may perform technical procedures under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist in compliance with current legislation and the policies and procedures of the Manitoulin Health Centre Laboratory. JOB DUTIES:

Perform phlebotomy in both Inpatient and Outpatient settings Inform patients about procedures and give instructions as needed Validate relevant data and ensure that appropriate specimens are procured, troubleshoot as needed

Procure and label specimens according to established protocols Validate patient and order information according to lab policy Process specimens according to established requirements Assess specimen suitability and integrity and process accordingly

Prepare specimens for transport following Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations Perform clerical duties with little or no supervision Perform lab tests according to Standards of Practice under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)

Participate in cleanup and maintenance Monitor supplies for expiry dates and ensure stock rotation Follow Quality Assurance policies and procedures and participate in quality assurance initiatives Perform only those duties that do not require interpretation, assessment or the exercise of independent judgement

Provide training for various laboratory functions including phlebotomy and point of care testing Other duties as required by the Lab Medical Director or Lab Manager PATIENT SAFETY: