Medical Laboratory Assistant Casual - Goderich, Canada - Alexandra Marine & General Hospital
Description
Position name:
- Medical Laboratory Assistant Casual
Union/Non-Uniont:
- SEIU
Status:
- Permanent Casual
Supervisor:
- Manager, Cardiorespiratory, Laboratory & Medical Imaging
Posted Date:
- Aug :00AM
Deadline:
- Aug :00PM
Qualifications:
- Certified by examination by Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science
- 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
- 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.
- 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 opportunities
_The position promotes good public relations by:_
- Productive and professional interaction with patients, physicians and other hospital staff
- Dealing with patients and others in a courteous manner
_The MLA participates in the orientation and training of students and new staff __members by:_**Teaching tasks as assigned through observation, guidance, and overseeing work Performance- Performing other related tasks such as blood collection duties, collecting statistical data, etc., as directed by his/her supervisor.
- Travel to other laboratories as required, performing duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager or Senior Technologist.
- Assuming responsibilities in regard to the laboratory information system and/or personal
- Adhering to all
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