Technician

Dynacare; Canada; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services company in Canada is seeking a Technician responsible for obtaining quality blood samples and conducting patient tests. This role involves performing routine laboratory procedures, maintaining quality metrics, and assisting in a positive team environment. The ideal candidate will have a Laboratory Technician degree and experience with phlebotomy. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology is an asset.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain venous and capillary blood specimens.
• Perform routine procedures, such as urine collections.
• Maintain accurate records for all test and control results.

Skills

Experience with phlebotomy

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Graduate of a Laboratory Technician program or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

As a Technician, you will be responsible for obtaining quality blood samples and other specimens from patients, as well as conducting other patient tests, all in keeping with Dynacare’s mission and values. Working as part of a team, you will assist in building a positive team environment, maintaining quality metrics and creating the ideal customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine laboratory procedures to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Key Accountabilities

• Obtain venous and capillary blood specimens.
• Perform all routine procedures, such as urine collections, specimen preparations.
• Follow all guidelines for handling of infectious materials.
• Maintain accurate records for all test and control results.
• Prepare QC statistical reports on monthly basis.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and calibrations.
• Required to observe all safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Graduate of a Laboratory Technician program or equivalent previous experience.
• Medical terminology an asset.

Technical Skills

• Experience with phlebotomy.

Social Processing Skills

• Ability to multitask and work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

Please refer to Article 2 and 7 of the Collective Agreement regarding temporary positions, job postings, promotions and transfers.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.