Technician

Dynacare; Oakbank; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is looking for a Technician to obtain quality blood samples and conduct patient tests, focusing on a positive team environment and quality metrics. The ideal candidate is a graduate of a Laboratory Technician program, possesses phlebotomy experience, and has strong communication skills. This role includes responsibilities such as routine procedures, equipment maintenance, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtain venous and capillary blood specimens.
• Perform routine procedures such as urine collections and specimen preparations.
• Maintain accurate records for all test and control results.
• Prepare QC statistical reports on a monthly basis.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and calibrations.
• Observe safety precautions during all duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Graduate of a Laboratory Technician program

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

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

Key Accountabilities

• Obtains venous and capillary blood specimens.
• Performs all routine procedures, such as urine collections and specimen preparations.
• Follows all guidelines for handling of infectious materials.
• Maintains accurate records for all test and control results.
• Prepares QC statistical reports on a monthly basis.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance and calibrations.
• Observes all safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Knowledge

• 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.

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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.