Medical Laboratory Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 day ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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

This includes the following:

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

Qualifications/Skills:

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