Lab Assistant

at  Lakeridge Health

OPSEU

Job Title: Lab Assistant
Status: Regular Full Time
Department: Lab - Central Receiving
Program: Laboratory Services
Predominantly Evenings, Days, Nights, Weekends; 8 Hour Shifts(Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $32.590 - $37.260 per hour
Posting Reference: 2400002506
This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 15 August 2024 and closing at 11:59 pm on 22 August 2024.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate from a recognized training facility (in good standing);
• MLPAO (OSMT) and/or CSMLS Laboratory Assistant certification required;
• Recent experience in a central receiving role,(ie. with procedures involving; specimen receiving and referral procedures, microbiology specimen handling and setup, experience with clinical trials protocols, ECG procurement;
• Proven previous Laboratory Assistant, phlebotomy and ECG experience in a hospital or medical laboratory setting;
• Proven good organizational, prioritization and time-management skills;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Able to work independently and effectively in a busy environment with frequent interruptions;
• Knowledge of infection control principles and practices;
• Knowledge of WHMIS;
• Current TDG certification preferred;
• Physically able to perform duties of lifting, bending, sitting walking and prolonged standing;
• Strong keyboarding skills;
• Experience with pneumatic tube transport systems, an asset;
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health’s comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area

Under the direction of the MLA Team Lead, Charge Technologist(s) or Manager, responsibilities include: blood samples collection from adults, children and neonates, following proper procedures as outlined in the laboratory manual; performing ECG’s; ensuring quality control, maintenance and troubleshooting of urinalysis and other laboratory instrumentation; receiving and preparing specimens for analysis; receiving and plating of Microbiology samples; preparing specimens for send-out to reference laboratories; booking appointments and receiving registering patients; urinalysis testing and quality control; ensuring the cleanliness of equipment in the immediate work area; participating in the student training program, as required; immediately reporting any unusual incidents involving patients which occur in the performance of duties; following established safety and infection control procedures; and performing other related duties as required.