Medical Lab Assistant - Brampton, Canada - William Osler Health System

William Osler Health System

Verified Company

Brampton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career.

Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive.

As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities.

We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities.

Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment.

Join our team today

Accountabilities:

Registers patient information in computer as needed; accessions specimens; labels, numbers and aliquots specimens as required for molecular testing
Uses positive patient identification to ensure that all requisitions (electronic or paper), specimens, sample aliquots, portions or slides are traceable
Applies specimen acceptance and rejection criteria as per established Laboratory policies
Handles requests for pathology consults as they pertain to molecular testing requests from outside institutions
Faxes reports according to protocol
Prepares and ships samples to referral laboratories; includes documentation, labelling, and packaging in shipping containers at suitable conditions to maintain specimen integrity
Proper storage and discarding of specimens in accordance with retention policies and biohazard waste protocols
Assist with validation and verification of molecular protocols
Performs temperature monitoring of refrigerators, freezers, incubators, ovens, water baths and ambient environment; change temperature charts
Performs general laboratory housekeeping, disinfects benches and equipment
Proper biohazard, medical and chemical waste containment, packaging and storage for pickup
Receipt of inventory and applies acceptance criteria; records and reports unacceptability
Enters new stock into ELIS inventory system
Reports stock shortages or outdated products to senior
Restock supplies on bench area as appropriate

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited medical laboratory assistant (technician) training program
Medical terminology an asset
Histology experience an asset
Strong multitasking, critical thinking and problemsolving skills
Proven excellence working in team environment; strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of productivity, competence and professionalism
Proven ability to perform duties independently or as a team member with high degree of motivation
Able to exercise independent judgment within scope of practice
Previous experience with Meditech, Paradigm, and Microsoft Office programs including Excel
Previous experience with send out procedures and handling requests from outside labs
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Additional Information
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.