YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Supervisor or Manager, this position is responsible for performing a variety of duties including, but not limited to specimen processing, troubleshooting, and general support. Handles, stores, transports and disposes of biological and other hazardous materials according to guidelines; records information as required. Verifies and enters patient and specimen information into the Laboratory Information System and/or log sheets. Performs limited testing procedures. Appropriately prioritizes the collection, processing and testing of specimens. Additionally, this position may be required to collect specimens and assist in Bone Marrow collections. This position ensures accurate patient and sample identification as required, ensures sample integrity and suitability as required and documents unusual occurrences and notifies appropriate senior staff member. The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) follows and is aware of all safety precautions and practices including WHMIS and participates in the maintenance of a safe working environment. Operates, maintains, and performs troubleshooting on a variety of laboratory instruments and equipment. Takes appropriate action and ensures proper follow-up, as required. Maintains records as appropriate to their scope of work. Communicates with physicians/nurses/healthcare professionals regarding patient samples/results. Escalates requests or inquiries as required. Monitors department supply inventory and acts appropriately to maintain. Participates in the training, orientation, scheduling and performance management of students and staff. Performs administrative duties such as filing, faxing, reports distribution, and archiving when required. Collaborates on the preparation of manuals. Completes all required reading required. Maintains competence through training and competency testing. Other duties as required.

DESCRIPTION:

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Rapid Response Laboratory
• Primary Location: South Health Campus
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Rapid Response Laboratory
• Primary Location: South Health Campus
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicabl