Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pre-Analytics/ Specimen Management (2023-5420)

Summary Of Duties

The Medical laboratory Assistant provides support services to technical laboratories to ensure quality patient care. This includes specimen handling, routine technical procedures, Sunquest computer data entry, filing, front line customer service and performing phlebotomy and ECGs. The Medical Laboratory Assistant plays an integral role in the department through team collaboration with peers and management, supporting and assisting activities to enhance best practices for quality services and a safe working environment for all.

Familiarity with information systems Sunquest, Bed Management System (BMS), Quadramed and cITm. Knowledge of registration of microbiology samples preferred. Lab automation experience is an asset. The MLA is responsible for: Receiving, sorting, labelling and distribution of specimens to work stations, updating patients’ information, filing and retrieving records, verifying and registering patient demographics. The MLA is also responsible for performing phlebotomy and ECG procedures at the Specimen Collection Centre. Experience with ePPID is preferred. Current certificate in Transportation of Dangerous Goods is required.

Qualifications/Skill

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• OSMT certification required
• Customer service focus required
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively and accurately
• Proficient computer skills required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Work cooperatively in a team environment but also independently with limited supervision
• Requires successful completion of Community College program for Medical Laboratory Technician
• All applicants will be subject to a practical assessment prior to interview
• Detail oriented with quality assurance focus required