Upper River Valley Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041) PCN 9150219

Horizon Health Network; Perth Parish; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health Network seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support pre- and post-analytical tasks and routine laboratory procedures at our facility in Canada. The role emphasizes specimen handling, patient interaction, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have completed a Medical Laboratory Assistant program and passed the MLS exam or hold an equivalent qualification such as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, with a strong record of reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Successful challenge of the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science Medical Laboratory Assistant exam.
• Equivalent: qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, receiving and preparing specimens.
• Registering patients, entering orders and providing information to patients.
• Performing routine maintenance, decontamination, sterilizing and cleaning.
• Maintaining inventories.
• Providing general reception and messaging/mail services.
• Performing general office duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal relations

Planning and prioritizing work

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

MLS exam pass or equivalent (e.g., MLS technologist)

Job description

Job Purpose

The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting with pre and post analytical tasks and routine technical and laboratory support procedures.

Job Purpose

The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting with pre and post analytical tasks and routine technical and laboratory support procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent. Must have successfully challenged the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science Medical Laboratory Assistant exam. An example of an equivalent is a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for:

• Collecting, receiving and preparing specimens
• Registering patients, entering orders and providing information to patients
• Performing routine maintenance, decontamination, sterilizing and cleaning
• Maintaining inventories
• Providing general reception and messaging/mail services
• Performing general office duties

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY THE CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 2007

• Fundamental Competencies
• Safe Work Practices
• Communication and Interaction
• Data Entry and Specimen Procurement/Receipt
• Specimen Processing
• Pre-analytic Procedures
• Reagent/Media Preparation
• Quality Assurance
• Professionalism

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK

• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Information Gathering
• Interpersonal Relations
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.