Casual Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician Job at Riverside Health Care

Job Description

The Laboratory department has an opening for a Casual Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician at La Verendrye General Hospital. The successful candidate must be able to meet the normal requirements of the job.

Job Responsibility

Performs all aspects of blood specimen procurement, including venous and capillary blood samples from adults, children and neo-nates
Instructs patients in correct, specimen collection for sputum, urine and stool samples
Appropriate documentation and specimen handling procedures for all laboratory specimens (ex. separation, numbering)
Prepares and distributes coolers for use in transporting laboratory specimens
Laboratory filing, both data and specimen, including the use of a computer
Prepares solutions, stains and other reagents as may be required for use in the laboratory, including the correct labelling of same
Cleans and disinfects laboratory work areas and centrifuges
cleans and defrosts laboratory refrigerators and freezers
Performs initial specimen testing procedures such as smear preparation, staining, planting and streaking of microbiology specimens and controls, including set-up of anaerobic and CO2 jars, for reading by a MLT, urinalysis (excluding microscopic), operation of automated instruments after proper functioning has been established by MLT staff
Maintains adequate laboratory inventory of supplies available from stores and orders same
Assists staff in test requisition preparation and general office procedures such as photocopying, shredding, etc
May be required to perform phlebotomy at locations off site from time to time as required
Carry out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable of and in compliance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures (ie. Occupational health and Safety Act)
Participate in the Department's Quality Management Program
Act as preceptor for MLA students in their clinical placement
Provide phlebotomy training for nursing staff within the corporation
Provide point-of-care device training for nursing staff within the corporation
Act as superuser for the Lab and Order Entry modules in Meditech
Other such duties as may be designated from time to time by the immediate supervisor

Requirements

Certification as an MLT with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) or Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario (MLPAO), or has successfully completed relevant courses which together with experience are in the opinion of the Director equivalent to the standards required above
Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
Clerical and computer skills required
Successful completion of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Course (on the job training provided)
Must be dependable, co-operative, neat in appearance, versatile, show initiative, competent and demonstrates continued ability to carry out responsibilities
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships
Must have the ability to work both under supervision and independently as a departmental team member
Ability to adapt to new situations and learning experience
Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job, including: ability to function in high stress situations, must be in good health and have the capacity to stoop, kneel and lift up to 20 pounds, good hearing/listening ability, blood specimen procurement

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