Medical Laboratory Assistant/technician - Winnipeg, Canada - Heartland Fertility Clinic
Description
Full Job Description
Position Title:
Andrologist/Laboratory Assistant
Job Status:
Full Time
Reports to:
Laboratory Manager
About Us:
At Heartland Fertility and Gynecology Clinic, we strive to provide support, knowledge, choices, and treatment for our fertility patients, ultimately helping them achieve their goal of becoming parents.
Your Role:
Responsibilities:
- Assess human semen samples for their suitability.
- Performs test to assess the sperm function and provides feedback based on those results as to the potential fertility of the patient.
- Makes recommendations as to the most appropriate treatment.
- Prepares fresh and frozen samples for IUI and IVF.
- Prepares and freezes semen samples.
- Maintains the cyrobank.
- Ensures that all technical procedures are carried out according to the laboratory procedure manual in a reliable competent manner.
- Ensures all communications of the department are screened and acted upon ensure the correct identification of specimens and conveys to the Laboratory Director/Lead Embryologist/Andrology and Phlebotomy Team Lead or promptly deals with any unsuitable specimens.
- Issues provisional reports according to protocol so that delays in transmitting information to the medical staff are minimized.
- Records data on test/procedures in a clear and concise way, so that all staff members can immediately understand what test/procedures have been performed and what results obtained.
- Conveys any significant abnormal test procedure results to the Laboratory Director (Lead embryologist) or take appropriate action as required.
- Ensures that an adequate inventory of reagents media and lab supplies are in readiness at all times to perform tests and procedures.
- Brings to the attention of the Laboratory Director/Lead Embryologist or ask upon any errors detected or made and respond as objectively as possible.
- Uses all laboratory equipment according to laboratory protocols and guidelines and reports or appears actual or potential malfunctions immediately.
- Becomes familiar with all new or revised procedures as they become available and maintains laboratory currency by regular review of the Laboratory Manual.
- Assist in training new personnel or technologists from other centres in learning laboratory tests/procedures and recording methods.
- Participates in safety programs within the clinic.
- Maintaining laboratory QC, inventory, cleanliness, stocking and ordering
- Performs frequent maintenance, monitoring and repair of essential equipment to ensure optimum operation.
- Participates in continuing education through attendance at internal journal clubs and outside meetings and symposia.
Experience/Position Requirements:
- BSc in Biology or related field of Medical Laboratory Technology including a sound understanding of animal or human physiology.
- Medical Laboratory Technician MLT certification preferred
- CFAS certification is required, OR, must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
- Recent experience in Andrology/Sperm Handling is an asset.
- Current BCLS
- Sound understanding of human reproductive biology.
- Excellent fine motor skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Well developed problemsolving techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under mínimal supervision.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledgeable about providing a safe and inclusive environment to gender and sexually diverse people (2SLGBTQIA+).
- Committed to patient centered care.
- Experience with Accuro is preferred.
- Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
- Ability to multitask as needed.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
- Fast paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to stand, sit and walk for prolonged periods of time.
- Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the job.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$21.00-$24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Work Location:
In person
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