Phlebotomist - Toronto, Canada - SickKids

SickKids

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About SickKids:

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description:

As a Phlebotomist you will perform and be responsible for a variety of duties, both non-technical and semi-technical, relating to and including the procurement of in-patient and out-patient laboratory specimens from neonates, children, youths and adults in a family centred care environment and act in accordance with the mission, vision, values and goals of the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) and those of the Hospital.

They will support a laboratory operations working all shifts on a rotational basis including evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled.

The Phlebotomist will work in Speciment Procurement - Phlebotomy within the Division of Specimen Management.

The Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) at SickKids is a leading, world-class facility working towards reducing the impact of childhood illness by providing diagnostic information that allows for early selection of best treatment options.

DPLM is a valuable and integral part of the SickKids team, generating original research and providing timely, specialized diagnostic services for health care providers in Canada and around the world.

The department comprises of five divisions:
Clinical Biochemistry, Genome Diagnostics, Haematopathology, Microbiology, and Pathology. All DPLM laboratories are accredited by Accreditation Canada Diagnostics.

The Specimen Management Division at the Hospital for Sick Children is the gateway between patients and the laboratory.

Phlebotomist and Laboratory Technicians play a critical role in the procurement, processing, and analyses of samples with a high level of expertise and accuracy.

As valued members of the health care team your work will assist patient care providers to determine the best treatment and management plans for patients.

Here's What You'll Love:

A commitment to continuing education and professional development through DPLM's Laboratory Professional Certification Reimbursement Program as well as several programs and resources through the Learning Institute.
A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Selfcare helps us support others.
A culture of safety for both the patient and staff
The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you'll be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Collect, prepare and label of specimens
Assume an active role in patient flow activities within the clinic area
Perform data entry on Hospital Information Systems
Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities and comply to departmental procedures
Maintain specimen collection equipment
Follow inventory control system and communicate status to ensure availability of adequate reagents and supplies
Follow health and safety procedures as per DPLM and Hospital guidelines.
Conduct orientation and training of other Phlebotomy staff as required
Participate in special projects as assigned

Here's What You'll Need

MLA/T certification from the Ontario Society of Medical Technologists (OSMT) or equivalent
Experience in paediatric venipuncture and capillary bloodwork preferred
Proficiency is safe work practices and working knowledge of the quality systems and other relevant regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to be a team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated problem solving abilities
Data entry skills and proficiency in the use of Hospital Information Systems
Excellent customer service
Ability to take initiative and be selfdirected, well organized and flexible

Employment Type
Temporary

Our Commitment to Diversity:

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organ