Lab Assistant Tech.

at  Lakeridge Health

OPSEU

Lab Assistant Tech.
Temporary Part Time (12 months)
Lab Specimen Procurement, LHAP
Laboratory Services
Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering
Salary $32.590 - $37.260 per hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the MLA Team Lead, Charge Technologist(s), Senior Technologist(s) or Manager, responsibilities include: blood sample collections 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; preparing specimens for send-out to reference laboratories; booking appointments and receiving registering patients; urinalysis testing; 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.

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 and the procedures involved in this area is required;(ie. specimen receiving, referral procedures, experience with clinical trials protocols, ECG procurement;
• Proven previous Laboratory Assistant, phlebotomy and ECG experience in a hospital or medical laboratory setting;
• Proven effective organizational, prioritization and time-management abilities;
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proven strong team player abilities with the proficiencies to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Knowledge of infection control principles and practices;
• Physically able to perform duties of lifting, bending, sitting and prolonged standing and walking;
• Ability to work in a high paced environment with frequent interruptions;
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft computer programs/keyboarding experience;
• Experience with pneumatic tube transport systems, an asset;
• Current Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification, preferred;
• Must have a 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 service education in this area;

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