Evening Microbiology Medical Lab Technician Part-Time

LifeLabs LP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Job summary

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (OPSEU LAB) to join our microbiology team. This temporary part-time role supports patient care and provides exposure to manual and automated testing under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist.

You will perform specimen processing, data entry, quality assurance tasks, maintain a safe work environment, and follow LifeLabs procedures.

Qualifications

• WHMIS training is required.
• Previous laboratory experience in chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a diverse range of work activities with accuracy and efficiency providing quality results.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specimen handling requirements and prioritization of specimens and results, following LifeLabs Procedures.
• Data entry of specimens, while triaging testing as appropriate.
• Perform manual and automated testing under the direct supervision of a medical laboratory technologist.
• Address Quality Assurance indicators as defined and consult resources where necessary.
• Identify incidents and non-conformances.
• Conduct and record instrument/equipment maintenance at defined intervals.
• Prepare and utilize reagents and controls using defined procedures.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information.
• Monitor and maintain adequate amounts and proper usage of laboratory supplies.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment.
• Ensure bio hazardous and routine garbage is handled in compliance with EH&S procedures.
• Work in a manner that protects one’s own health and safety and that of co-workers.

Skills

WHMIS training

Previous laboratory experience

Education

Registered Laboratory Assistant (OSMT) optional

Job description

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (OPSEU LAB) to join our microbiology team. This temporary part-time role supports patient care and provides exposure to manual and automated testing under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist.

You will perform specimen processing, data entry, quality assurance tasks, maintain a safe work environment, and follow LifeLabs procedures.