Medical Laboratory Assistant - Temporary Part-Time

Brockville General Hospital; Kingston; Vor Ort; CAD 45.000 - 51.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brockville General Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant on a temporary part-time basis in Ontario. Under the Laboratory Manager, the MLA will collect, receive and prepare samples for diagnostic testing and report results.

The role may involve training responsibilities and ensuring specimen quality, safety, and timely testing within a busy hospital laboratory environment.

Qualifikationen

• Post-secondary training in an accredited medical laboratory program or equivalent education.
• OSMT certification and CPR Level 1 are required or beneficial.
• Minimum six months to one year of laboratory experience.
• Experience in venipuncture and handling of clinical specimens.
• Familiarity with medical laboratory terminology and ECG procedures.

Aufgaben

• Collect, receive, accession and prepare samples for diagnostic testing.
• Report results of clinical samples to appropriate systems.
• Assist training of new staff, students and residents in specimen handling.
• Identify and resolve unsuitable specimens for testing.

Kenntnisse

Sample processing

Lab techniques

Venipuncture

Communication skills

Team player

Ausbildung

Medical laboratory training

Grade 12 Diploma

OSMT certification

CPR Level 1

Jobbeschreibung

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Medical Laboratory Assistant - Temporary Part-Time

Status : Temporary Part-Time (up to 6 months with possible extension)

Department : Laboratory

Union Association : OPSEU

Salary: $32.59 to $37.26/Hour

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, the Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is responsible for collecting, receiving, accessioning and preparing all samples for diagnostic testing. In addition, the MLA is responsible for reporting results of clinical samples. The MLA may assist with the training of newly hired staff, students and residents in the reception, handling and processing of patient specimens. The MLA may also be required to identify and resolve unsuitable specimens for testing.

The MLA participates in service and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy client-centered environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary training in an approved accredited medical laboratory technician program or Grade 12 Diploma and successful completion of relevant accredited courses along with OSMT certification (or equivalent). Knowledge, experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic/experience requirements/credentials.
• Current certification in Basic CPR Level 1
• Minimum of six months to one year of experience
• Experience in Venipuncture (including infants)
• Familiarity with current medical laboratory terminology
• Current experience with various ECG procedures

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to process specimens in conjunction with reference laboratories and transport as per Transportation of Dangerous Goods protocol
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures, and relevant regulations in medical laboratory theory, principles and practices
• Incorporate working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation; transportation of dangerous goods, WHMIS, Universal precautions, safe handling practices and the safe disposal of specimens and materials once testing has been completed
• Demonstrated keyboarding skills and computer knowledge
• Ability to work as a vigorous team member in a very busy environment, ensuring timely completion of tasks
• Ability to communicate with patients and the public in an effective and reassuring manner
• Ability to assist with statistics, quality assurance and audit data
• Other duties as assigned
• Good attendance and availability required