Medical Lab Assistant

at  LifeLabs

Improve lives. Love your job. Grow your career.
Looking for an interesting job where you can make a difference? Look no further. LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services is a proud Canadian company with over 50 years’ experience. We provide laboratory testing services that help healthcare providers diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease in patients. LifeLabs is currently looking for a Medical Lab Assistant to join our team in London, ON (Unit G-H 177 Exeter Rd).
As a Medical Lab Assistant you will play a key role in the testing and diagnostic process for a wide range of patients. This is a part-time role with morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shift options to support work/life balance. LifeLabs also provides first aid training, continuing education opportunities, and excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL SHIFTS FROM 3PM TO 1AM AS WELL AS SATURDAY SHIFTS. TRAINING IS 1 MONTH IN LENGTH AT FOR 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK. ONCE TRAINING IS OVER THERE WILL BE UP TO 20 SCHEDULED HOURS PER WEEK.

In this role you will:
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Unpack and sort a wide variety of incoming specimens received from sources including physicians, clinics, hospitals, and mobile LifeLabs technicians.

• Confirm the accuracy of all patient information on requisitions and specimen samples, resolve any problems or inaccuracies prior to testing, and perform required data entry.
• Prepare, sort & separate specimens for technical analysis.
• Respond to client inquiries & work in cooperation with the logistics department
• Train and orient new team members.
• Perform weekly and monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Conduct all work in full compliance with all laboratory safety and security policies and regulations.

The right person for this role is an organized and detail-oriented individual with good problem solving and customer service skills. Some key qualities include: flexibility, accountability, and attention to detail. Other requirements include:
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Successful completion or graduation from a recognized Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) program is an asset.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidate must be detail oriented with the ability to focus, prioritize and multi-task.
• Data entry and computer skills.
• Committed to remaining current with company practices, training, policies & procedures
• Prior experience in laboratory operations or medical terminology an asset.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate with other internal & external departments.
• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

We are looking for passionate individuals who share in the importance of our values: Caring, Customer Driven, Agile and One Team, and can live these values with us every day.
Grow your career with LifeLabs. Apply today.
This is an in-person role.
Hiring Range: 24.02 - 28.05
The hiring range has been established, however, the final salary recommendation will be determined based off the level of experience, education requirement, external market conditions and internal equity.

Please refer the Job description for details