Casual Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician

Riverside Health Care Inc.; Canada; Sur place; CAD 41 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Riverside Health Care Inc. seeks a Casual Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician for La Verendrye General Hospital’s Laboratory. The role involves blood collection, specimen handling, and assisting in a busy lab environment.

Casual/Part-time position with multiple shifts (days/nights/evenings/weekends). Must hold CSMLS/MLPAO or equivalent, and be able to work independently or as part of a team while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certification as an MLT with CSMLS or MLPAO, or equivalent training/experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Clerical and computer skills.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Course (on the job training provided).
• Dependable, cooperative, neat, versatile, with initiative and reliability.
• Good interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work under supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to new situations and learning experiences.
• Physically capable of performing the essential duties including lifting up to 20 pounds.

Responsabilités

• Perform blood specimen procurement, venous and capillary samples.
• Instruct patients on correct specimen collection for sputum, urine and stool.
• Document and handle laboratory specimens according to procedures.
• Prepare coolers for transporting specimens.
• Laboratory filing and data management using a computer.
• Prepare reagents and label them correctly.
• Clean and disinfect lab areas and equipment as required.
• Assist with initial specimen testing and instrument operation under supervision.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and order supplies.
• Assist with requisition preparation and general clerical tasks.
• May perform phlebotomy at off-site locations as needed.
• Adhere to safety regulations and participate in Quality Management.
• Act as preceptor for MLA students and provide training for staff.

Connaissances

CSMLS/MLPAO certification

Medical terminology

Clerical & computer skills

Dangerous Goods course

Reliable & initiative

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork ability

Physical stamina (lift 20 lbs)

Adaptability

Description du poste

Become Part of a Team That’s Improving Lives

Riverside Health Care’s greatest strength is our skilled team of employees with the common goal of delivering exceptional quality health care services across the Rainy River District. We support a safe and healthy work environment where each person is valued, respected and where personal and professional growth is encouraged. We are always seeking dedicated individuals who share our values of integrity, being accountable, caring, and progressive.

Casual Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician

Site:

Department:

Laboratory

Status:

Casual/Part-time

Salary Scale:

$29.66/hour to $34.89/hour

POSITION (Title):

Casual Medical Laboratory Technician (MLA/T)

DEPARTMENT/SERVICE AREA:

Laboratory

SITE:

REPORTS TO (Title):

The Laboratory department has an opening for a Casual Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician at La Verendrye General Hospital. The successful candidate must be able to meet the normal requirements of the job and possess the following qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:

• Certification as an MLT with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) or Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario ( MLPAO), or has successfully completed relevant courses which together with experience are in the opinion of the Director equivalent to the standards required above
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Clerical and computer skills required
• Successful completion of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Course (on the job training provided)
• Must be dependable, co-operative, neat in appearance, versatile, show initiative, competent and demonstrates continued ability to carry out responsibilities.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Must have the ability to work both under supervision and independently as a departmental team member
• Ability to adapt to new situations and learning experience
• Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job, including:

• a bility to function in high stress situations
• must be in good health and have the capacity to stoop, kneel and lift up to 20 pounds
• good hearing/listening ability
• blood specimen procurement.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

1. Performs all aspects of blood specimen procurement, including venous and capillary blood samples from adults, children and neo-nates.

2. Instructs patients in correct, specimen collection for sputum, urine and stool samples.

3. Appropriate documentation and specimen handling procedures for all laboratory specimens (ex. separation, numbering).

4. Prepares and distributes coolers for use in transporting laboratory specimens.

5. Laboratory filing, both data and specimen, including the use of a computer.

6. Prepares solutions, stains and other reagents as may be required for use in the laboratory, including the correct labelling of same.

7. Cleans and disinfects laboratory work areas and centrifuges; cleans and defrosts laboratory refrigerators and freezers.

8. Performs initial specimen testing procedures such as smear preparation, staining, planting and streaking of microbiology specimens and controls, including set-up of anaerobic and CO2 jars, for reading by a MLT, urinalysis (excluding microscopic), operation of automated instruments after proper functioning has been established by MLT staff.

9. Maintains adequate laboratory inventory of supplies available from stores and orders same.

10. Assists staff in test requisition preparation and general office procedures such as photocopying, shredding, etc.

11. May be required to perform phlebotomy at locations off site from time to time as required.

12. Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable of and in compliance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures (ie. Occupational health and Safety Act).

13. Participate in the Department's Quality Management Program.

14. Act as preceptor for MLA students in their clinical placement

15. Provide phlebotomy training for nursing staff within the corporation

16. Provide point-of-care device training for nursing staff within the corporation

17. Act as superuser for the Lab and Order Entry modules in Meditech

18. Other such duties as may be designated from time to time by the immediate supervisor.

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT:

• T his position may be required to work days, evenings, nights and weekends
• Hours will be 7 days per week, 0630-1430,0700-1500,1130-1930