Medical Lab Technician (OPSEU LAB) - Hematology

LifeLabs; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services in Mississauga, Ontario is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for a part-time role. The position includes Saturday rotation and weekday shifts from 7am–3pm, reporting within the Hematology discipline. This is an existing vacancy under the OPSEU LAB collective agreement.

You will perform diverse testing, ensure sample handling, data entry, and quality assurance while maintaining safety standards and confidentiality. ASAP start date.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and WHMIS training required.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred (Chemistry).
• Registered Laboratory Assistant (OSMT) optional.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a diverse range of work activities with accuracy and efficiency to provide quality results.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specimen handling requirements and prioritization of specimens and results.
• Data entry of specimens and triaging testing as appropriate.
• Perform manual and automated testing under supervision following LifeLabs procedures.
• Address Quality Assurance indicators and elevate incidents when needed.
• Identify incidents and non-conformances and escalate appropriately.
• Maintain instrument/equipment maintenance records at defined intervals.
• Prepare reagents and controls per defined procedures.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information.
• Monitor supplies and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Handle biohazardous and routine waste per EH&S procedures.

Education

High School diploma

WHMIS training

Job description

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technicianto join our team in Mississauga, Ontario. This is an important role in patient care and our business. This role will allow you to see the difference that you make in patients’ lives.

Status: Part Time Schedule: Includes Saturday rotational shift and Monday-Friday shifts from 7am-3pm Additional requirements: NA

Discipline: Hematology Number of positions: 1 Start Date: ASAP Union: This is part of the OPSEU LAB collective agreement

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for carrying out a diverse range of work activities; ensure all duties and responsibilities are prioritized and handled 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 in accordance with LifeLabs Procedures under the direct supervision of a medical laboratory technologist
• Perform procedures required to address Quality Assurance indicators as defined, consulting with resources where necessary
• Identify incidents and non-conformances; elevate as appropriate
• Conduct and record instrument/equipment maintenance at appropriate, 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 Environment, Health and Safety procedures
• Work in a manner that protects one’s own health & safety as well as the safety of co-workers and others, and that is consistent with the law and with safe work practices and procedures established by LifeLabs

What you will bring to the role:

• High School diploma
• WHMIS training
• Registered Laboratory Assistant (OSMT) optional
• Previous laboratory experience preferred (Chemistry)
• Laboratory environment: may handle biohazardous materials and chemicals/reagents

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment while adhering to LifeLabs standards of safety, accuracy and efficiency