Medical Laboratory Assistant Casual - Goderich, Canada - Alexandra Marine & General Hospital

Alexandra Marine & General Hospital

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Goderich, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position name:

Medical Laboratory Assistant Casual

Union/Non-Uniont:

SEIU

Status:

Casual

Supervisor:

Manager, Cardiorespiratory, Laboratory & Medical Imaging

Posted Date:

Mar :00AM

Deadline:

Mar :00PM

Overview:

Under the direction of the Manager, Laboratory, Medical Imaging and Cardiorespiratory, the Laboratory Assistant is responsible for collecting blood samples from patients, operating medical laboratory equipment and providing support services to the laboratory.
The Lab Assistant performs laboratory duties and/or procedures which generally do not

- require interpretation, assessment, or the exercise of independent judgement.

In addition, as a member of the Laboratory Team, actively participates in priority setting,

- developing strategies for work completion, acting as a liaison between physicians and
- laboratory staff and adheres to hospital policies, procedures, objectives and goals.

Qualifications:

Certified by examination by Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science

- (CSMLS) and/or Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario (MLPAO)

Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
Current registration with the MLPAO preferred
MLT student entering, or in, 3rdyear with CSMLS or MLPAO student

Experience:

1 to 3 years of hospital laboratory experience preferred
Phlebotomy experience an asset

Required Skills:

Physical Demands:

Frequent interruptions in a laboratory environment
Frequent walking, sitting, keyboarding
Rotating shift work may be required

Responsibilities:

All statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal

- functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work
- assignments that may be inherent in the job.

_The MLA performs duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of his/her __area of assignment by:_**- Following the approved methods in the laboratory procedure manuals

Identifying, accessing, and determining the suitability of specimen for testing
Using supplies appropriately and notifying his/her supervisor when supplies become depleted
Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analysis under the supervision of a technologist
Working safely, efficiently, cooperatively and expeditiously so that results are provided to physicians in a clinically relevant time frame
Receiving and registering outpatients for the purpose of collecting blood, venous and capillary samples, and other specimens.
Prepare patients and specimens for testing, eg. patient collection instructions, storage and transport, centrifugation, aliquot, etc.
Perform ECG tracing or other related diagnostic cardiology tests
Prepare and send lab specimens out for testing and receive specimens or results from outside laboratories

_The MLA ensures the quality of the laboratory service by:_

Establishing and following quality control procedures for reagents, equipment and test procedures as outlined in the laboratory manuals
Active and cooperative participation in all quality control programs including the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare (IQMH) of the Ontario Medical Association, and other internal programs, as required
Recording all readings, calculations and results on specimens, quality control material, standards and equipment in a manner conforming to good laboratory practice
Referral of reports to his/her supervisor and/or a Pathologist for final reporting where indicated by laboratory policy or good professional judgement
Evaluating and introducing new procedures, equipment and information technologies, as required
Drafting, revising and verifying standard operating procedures, as required

_The MLA is responsible for ensuring instrumentation is functioning properly by:_

Performing routine maintenance on medical laboratory equipment, under the direction of a medical laboratory technologist direction of a medical laboratory technologist
Reading and recording temperatures of instruments, water baths, etc.

**_
The work involves maintaining a safe working environment by:_**- Following established safety and infection control policies

Reporting defective equipment or other safety hazards to supervisory staff
Maintaining a clean, neat work area
Containing and cleaning up hazardous spills and disinfecting work areas and equipment, as required
Utilizing safety equipment as necessary to prevent infection or injury
Participating in safety inspections

_The MLA maintains competence as required by:_

Attending inservice lectures, seminars and courses whenever possible
Participating in Peer Competency Assessments and internal/external quality assurance programs
Attending staff and quality assurance meetings
Reading directives issued by supervisory staff
Participating in other continuing education opport