Laboratory Assistant I - Peace River, Canada - Peace River Comm Health Ctr

Description

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Must be familiar with working with computer applications including Office, e-mail, Internet, and willing to learn additional software applications such as Laboratory Information Systems as required.Demonstrated good organizational skills.Must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients/clients, families, staff, interdisciplinary team members, and personnel from other departments in a fast pace changing environment.Demonstrated ability to work independently when necessary.Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.Must be prepared to maintain competency of technical skills.

Recognized Laboratory Assistant Certificate preferred.Familiarity with medical terminology is an asset.Experience working with the public would be an asset.Recent training or experience related to clinical laboratory service preferred.