Technician 3 - Clinical Laboratory and Diagnostic Services

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Toronto is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician. The role involves performing phlebotomy, ECGs, and managing the pre-analytic workflow to ensure quality patient care. Candidates should have certification from the OSMT and strong organizational and communication skills. Bilingualism is a plus. This position supports a diverse and compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• Certification from the OSMT as Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a busy environment with organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and ECG's.
• Ensure proper pre-analytic workflow and specimen collection.
• Support patient/client care and comply with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

Certification from the OSMT as Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician

Tools

Laboratory information system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Through its core values ofCourage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan : Connected CAMH,to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental HealthisHealth.

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The CAMH Clinical Laboratory is recruiting a full-time, temporary (12 months) medical laboratory assistant / technician (MLA / T), Technician 3. Duties include : phlebotomy, performing ECG’s, and performing all aspects of the pre-analytic workflow to ensure orders are entered correctly and that specimens collected are appropriate for the tests ordered. You will also perform other duties as required. The candidate will apply the CAMH values and professional practice standards to patient / client care and service. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at the Queen Street Site or College Street Site as per laboratory schedule.

Minimum Requirements

The successful candidate will possess certification from the OSMT as a Medical Laboratory Assistant / Technician (MLA / T). The successful candidate understands and applies the requirements of the laboratory quality management system; has excellent interpersonal and communication skills; works well in a busy environment; has organizational skills, and prioritizes tasks to ensure good and prompt patient care while achieving high work efficiency; has demonstrated computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, has good knowledge of the laboratory information system; shows independent judgment, and deductive reasoning with attention to details. The ability to work with clients of diverse cultural and social backgrounds is necessary. Bilingualism (French / English) and / or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.