Medical Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Management - Regular Full-Time (2023-230725)

We currently have a Regular Full-time opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the Specimen Management Department at our Bayview and Holland Campus.

Hours Of Work

Weekdays & Weekends: Days, Evenings, Nights; 8 hrs; As per rotational schedule if needed, On Call Required; Statutory Holidays Required

Summary Of Duties

The Medical Laboratory Assistant plays an integral role in the laboratory by providing support services to ensure quality patient care. This includes the following:

• Collects and documents workload statistics and files safety reports as required
• Practices and provides patient-centred care
• Performing venipuncture and ECG on inpatients and outpatients
• Specimen handling -receiving, sorting, labelling and distributing specimens to work stations
• Performing routine technical procedures
• Providing customer service assistance to address issues with patients, referring offices and internal departments
• Facilitating procurement of miscellaneous specimens
• Participates in On-call duties
• Practices in a safe manner, maintains a safe working environment and complies with IP&C policies
• Performs other duties as required
• Maintains required inventory and forms, maintains work areas
• Updating patient information, filing and retrieving records, verifying and registering patient demographics, answering phone calls
• Collects and organizes documents as required
• Arranges for the transport of the specimens to the laboratory
• Participates in CQI initiatives and assists in training of staff

Qualifications/Skills

• Minimum one (1) year recent experience in venipuncture required
• Identification (ePPID) such as Sunquest Collection Manager preferred
• Successful completion of Community College program for Medical Laboratory Technician (must include Phlebotomy and ECG)
• Lab automation experience preferred
• Proficient computer skills required including MS OFFICE-EXCEL, Word
• Knowledge of registration of microbiology samples preferred
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance, punctuality and attendance records
• Previous experience with Sunquest Laboratory Information System and electronic Positive Patient
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to understand and apply information to new situations.
• Ability to work safely and accurately in a fast paced environment and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to follow departmental procedures
• MLPAO (previously known as OSMT) certification required
• CSMLS MLA certification an asset
• All applicants will be subject to a practical assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and adjust to varying work assignments as needed, or work independently, as required

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume (in one document) quoting 230725 to:

Human Resources

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

To apply, please click "Apply for Position" at the bottom of this page.