Medical Laboratory Assistant

Provincial Health Services Authority; Powell River; In loco; CAD 42.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Provincial Health Services Authority is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform venipuncture and specimen processing in a client- and family-centered care environment. You will collect blood, prepare specimens, and forward to laboratories, while performing routine ECGs when required.

The role requires Grade 12 and a Lab Assistant training program plus relevant experience, with strong attention to detail, data entry into laboratory information systems, and the ability to communicate clearly with

Competenze

• Grade 12 and completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to type 25 wpm and to communicate effectively in writing.
• Experience with laboratory specimen processing and blood collection preferred.

Mansioni

• Receives patients and verifies demographics in the LIS.
• Collects blood specimens by venipuncture and skin puncture and labels specimens.
• Prepares specimens for analysis and forwards to referral laboratories.
• Performs routine ECG testing when required.
• Answers calls, relays messages, and distributes reports.
• Performs data entry into computerized databases and maintains records.
• Maintains work area and stock levels; notifies supervisor for orders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Typing 25 wpm

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Formazione

Grade 12 + Lab Assistant training

Strumenti

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Descrizione del lavoro

Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position works under general supervision to perform duties related to blood collection and specimen processing. Receives patients for testing, collects blood specimens using venipuncture and skin puncture, prepares specimens for analysis and forwards to referral laboratories or other areas. Performs routine electrocardiogram testing where required. Utilizes the Laboratory Information systems and related database system/s to enter data, generate blood collection lists and reports, etc. Answers telephones, files and distributes materials as required.

Duties/Accountablilties

• Receives patients and examines test requisition/s to confirm patient demographics are current, checks for physician's signature, enters demographics into Laboratory Information system, prints label indicating patient information such as referring physician, name and test and affixes to requisition. Explains procedure for collection of laboratory specimens and responds to routine inquiries.
• Greets, identifies and prepares patients for specified tests; collects blood specimens by performing venipuncture and skin puncture in accordance with established procedures, labels specimens with required information and ensures safe disposal of sharps and other material as required. Performs routine lab tests such as urine tests for protein and/or glucose using colour coded dip sticks.
• Prepares specimens such as blood and urine for analysis. Checks specimen identification against requisition, identifies whether additional tests or special testing is required. Separates serum or plasma from cells by centrifugation and prepares blood films by spreading blood specimen onto slide. Forwards to Technologist for analysis.
• Receives specimens, spins down and splits specimens into different containers, sorts and labels for testing, logs data into a computerized database and batches specimens in order of established priorities for distribution to applicable area. Stores analyzed specimens and discards outdated specimens as directed in accordance with established facility procedures.
• Arranges for the shipment of specimens to referral laboratories. Completes forms, packages specimens in accordance with safe procedures and regulations outlined in the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act. Contacts courier, air transport or alternate carriers.
• Performs routine electrocardiogram testing where required; explains procedure to patient, attaches electrodes to patient and operates electrocardiograph in accordance with established procedures. Checks results for normal/abnormal readings, monitors and documents data such as position of patient, physical reactions and number of leads used to assist physician in interpreting data.
• Answers telephones, takes and relays messages, pages laboratory and medical staff as required, relays test results, slots patients into available appointments and makes arrangements for patient testing. Responds to general enquiries from patients, nursing wards or external facilities or refers calls of a specific nature to appropriate personnel.
• Keys a variety of data into computerized databases/on-line systems such as billing information and laboratory results; prints off various reports, labels, blood collection lists, etc. as required. Sorts, files and distributes laboratory reports upon request.
• Maintains work area by methods such as cleaning blood collection baskets, wiping down counters/work benches with disinfectant, identifies depleting stock and notifies supervisor for order placements.
• Maintains sufficient levels of stationery supplies according to predetermined levels; identifies depleted items, completes internal requisitions to order replacement items, verifies receipt of items by comparing order to purchase order and stocks shelves.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to type 25 wpm.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.