Medical Laboratory Technician jobs in Canada

Department: Laboratory

Reports To: Clinical Pathologist/Lab Supervisor

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose, and Commitment of the Endocrine Lab: Reporting to Dr. Rennie Chong-kit, the Medical Laboratory Assistant assumes responsibility for all samples collected, received, and analysed in accordance with established laboratory standard operating procedures. Equally important, as a member of a small, independent diagnostic centre, the MLA works collaboratively with all members of the team performing a wide variety of tasks.

• Performs phlebotomy
• Trains new phlebotomists
• Maintains all phlebotomy manuals
• Maintains test specimen requirement manuals
• Processes all laboratory tests requisitions and specimens.
• Manages, maintains, and controls equipment in relation to phlebotomy and daily laboratory duties.
• Ensures proper technique is applied in compliance with laboratory procedures involving patient care.
• Monitors and maintains the integrity of patient specimen collection processes.
• Assists with supply and equipment inventory and ordering.
• Reports any significant problems to the Lab Supervisor.

• Successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate.
• Minimum of one year’s recent related experience in the relevant laboratory discipline(s).
• Previous experience with phlebotomy.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Up to date knowledge of relevant laboratory testing, techniques, methods, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize issues and workload, and complete assigned work.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computerized information systems.
• Acute awareness of confidentiality and the need to keep all patients and personnel-based discussions to areas away from patients.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

• Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

• MLA: 1 year (required)

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