OPSEU

Job Title: Phlebotomy Technician
Status: Temporary Part Time (12 months)
Department: Phlebotomy Team
Program: Laboratory Services
8/4 Hour Shifts, Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $30.840 - $35.150 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500000779
This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 18 March 2025 and closing at 11:59 pm on 25 March 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate from a recognized training facility (in good standing);
• MLPAO (OSMT) and/or CSMLS Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T) certification required;
• Recent phlebotomy 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 ability 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 computer/keyboarding experience;
• Experience with pneumatic tube transport systems, an asset; and
• 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, the Phlebotomist is responsible for performing duties including: collecting blood samples, performing ECG’s, following proper blood collection techniques as outlined in the phlebotomy manual; ensuring correct patient identification prior to collecting and accurately labelling the samples; transporting of specimens to the laboratory for testing; reporting immediately, any unusual incidents involving patients which occur in the performance of duties; following established safety and infection control procedures.