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

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We currently have a
Regular Part-time opportunity for a
Medical Laboratory Assistant in the
Specimen Management Centre at our
Bayview Campus.

**Hours of Work: -
Weekdays & Weekends: Days, Evenings, Nights; 8hrs; as per schedule, Rotating Shift Required when needed.
-
Statutory Holidays and On Call Required.

Summary of Duties
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

Human Resources
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Sunnybrook, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series);
AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.

Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital's obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.