Phlebotomy & Lab Specimen Technician

St. Michael's Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Technician to perform phlebotomy, handle specimen processing, and ensure accurate entry into the LIS system.

You will prepare specimens for analysis, distribute to stations, and support basic QC and reporting tasks in a fast-paced lab. Responsibilities include rotating through areas, maintaining documentation, and responding to inquiries from clients.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant/Technician Program or equivalent experience required.
• OSMT or CSMLS certification required.
• Must be proficient in phlebotomy and all aspects of specimen handling.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and collects capillary blood specimens.
• Registers specimens and verifies for entry into the LIS system.
• Enters data for bar code generation.
• Performs pre-analytical procedures (e.g., centrifugation, aliquot, prepare smears and solutions, etc.)
• Sorts, allocates and delivers specimens to work stations, and loads onto instruments as appropriate.
• Receives, unpacks and sorts incoming specimens.
• Prepares specimens for send-out to external clients.
• Participates in performing basic QC and inventory management.
• Printing and distribution of laboratory reports.
• Responds to all customer telephone inquiries.
• Rotates through different work areas as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Independent work

Education

Laboratory Assistant/Technician program

CSMLS/OSMT certification

Tools

LIS software

Barcode systems

Job description

St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Technician to perform phlebotomy, handle specimen processing, and ensure accurate entry into the LIS system.

You will prepare specimens for analysis, distribute to stations, and support basic QC and reporting tasks in a fast-paced lab. Responsibilities include rotating through areas, maintaining documentation, and responding to inquiries from clients.