Lab Procurement Technician-FT Lab Spec

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Ontario is seeking a full-time Laboratory Specimen Procurement Technician to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include various blood collection techniques, collaborating with healthcare providers, and assisting in training. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma, mandatory phlebotomy experience, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer contributions to HOOPP

Inclusive work environment supporting diversity

Qualifications

• Knowledge and commitment to patient-centered care philosophy.
• Good understanding of Quality Management / Quality Improvement / Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Venous, capillary and special collections, including neonatal/pediatric collections.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care.
• Organize workload among technical team to ensure efficiency.

Skills

Mandatory phlebotomy experience

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

Education

Secondary school diploma

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Assistant from MLPAO or CSLMS

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Overview

Ref# 25OPP114

1 ‑ Full Time – Laboratory Specimen Procurement Technician
Clinical Laboratories

Why Join Us?

• Impactful work and competitive compensation in a values‑based team environment.

Our compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits package and HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) with employer contributions. We are committed to the mission, vision and values of the organization.

Our Mission : We provide quality care to patients and families, supported and advanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

Our Vision : Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values : Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role : The Hospital strives to deliver patient‑centered care. Applicants must have knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Venous, capillary and special collections including neonatal/pediatric collections and difficult draws
• Prioritize work or respond to Stat, Urgent and Routine requests
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care
• Receive and organize requests for blood collection
• Dispatch samples to the laboratory
• Assist with inventory and supply control
• Assist in orientation/training of new staff or students
• Organize workload among technical team to ensure efficiency

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Secondary school diploma
• Mandatory phlebotomy experience
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Assistant from MLPAO or CSLMS is preferred
• Meditech experience is an asset
• Good understanding of Quality Management / Quality Improvement / Quality Assurance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast‑paced environment
• Provide excellent patient service and ensure confidentiality of patient information

Salary Range

$30.84 to $35.15

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of patients, visitors, employees and assets. All offers of employment to external candidates are conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Records Check (CRC) and proof of full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected and supported. We encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

As a designated position under the French Language Policy (HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French Language Skills are required per Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s Oral Proficiency Scale. If there are no qualified applicants, the hospital may, at its discretion, train unqualified individuals.