Lab Technician

CHARM Fertility; Oakville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in women's healthcare is seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to join their Oakville clinic. In this vital role, you will be responsible for collecting and processing blood samples, ensuring accurate patient identification, and maintaining a clean and organized workstation. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you have a passion for women's health and possess the required qualifications, this role is perfect for you to grow and thrive in your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of lab experience with phlebotomy techniques required.
• CSMLS certification and CMLTO registration in good standing are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process blood samples while ensuring proper patient identification.
• Maintain accurate records and organize documents as required.
• Practice infection control standards and keep workstations clean.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Leadership

Integrity

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

CSMLS certification

Current registration with CMLTO

Tools

Laboratory machines

Phlebotomy cart

Medical equipment

Job description

Oakville Clinic only

About Us

At CHARM Fertility, we aim to become the leading total woman’s healthcare destination. We’re patient-focused and enthusiastic about women’s health, which is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we create an accessible, convenient, and consistently high-quality service through a savvy, confident yet clear, and simple team.

Our path ahead is one of miracles and heart. Every day, you will be creating special moments for our patients.

The Opportunity (Role Summary)

The Lab Technician is responsible for performing blood sample collection, processing on lab machines, ensuring proper patient ID and labeling, determining appropriate drawing methods, maintaining accurate records, organizing documents, receiving training in Andrology, maintaining a clean workstation, following infection control standards, and fulfilling assigned duties. You are expected to be courteous and sympathetic when working with patients.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients.
• Process the samples on laboratory machines as per guidelines.
• Practice proper patient identification, labeling vials properly.
• Determine the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient.
• Keep accurate records on fluid specimens and tests.
• Collect and organize documents as required.
• Receive training on Andrology (Semen analysis, sperm wash, etc.).
• Keep the phlebotomy cart and station well-organized at all times.
• Practice infection control standards while working with patients and equipment at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent.
• Medical laboratory technologist with CSMLS certification.
• Current registration with CMLTO in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience specific to phlebotomy techniques.

Competencies

• Teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Leadership including leading innovation, energizing and developing people, delivering outstanding results.
• Integrity, accountability, and highly organized.
• Analytical skills to resolve problems and think creatively.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills to prioritize and plan work, multi-task, and meet schedules.
• Adaptable and flexible; able to think quickly in stressful situations.

Specialized skills, knowledge, or certifications unique to this role

• Experience with effective puncture techniques.
• Understanding of proper patient identification methods.
• Knowledge of legal requirements regarding drawing blood, handling fluid samples, and using relevant medical equipment and materials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work safely and accurately, follow directives from the assigned Clinic Manager, and complete assigned tasks promptly.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and adjust to varying work assignments as needed, or independently, as required.

The responsibilities shall be defined and modified from time to time based on the requirements of the company.

CHARM Group is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome all applications. Whether you identify as a woman, a part of a racialized/visible minority, an aboriginal person, a person with disabilities, a person of any sexual orientation, or gender identity or gender expression, in compliance with the AODA, anyone can request accommodations at any point in the hiring process if required.