Laboratory Assistant

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Assistant
Temporary Call-In
Location: St. Anthony, Roddickton, Forteau
& Flower's Cove

The primary purposes of this position are to provide client/patient registration for blood samples and laboratory specimens, order laboratory tests in Laboratory Information System, send out and receive blood samples and laboratory specimens, assist with autopsies, stock and clean the morgue and grossing areas, and to collect blood samples in the Laboratory, and on the wards and other nursing units in CCMH, and John M Gray as required. Relief coverage also is required with this position for the Roddickton, Forteau and Flower's Cove Health Centres performing Medical Laboratory Assistant duties at these sites. This position reports to the Lead Laboratory Technologist III.

Qualifications:
" Graduation from a High School or equivalent;
" Successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Assistant one year training program;
" Must successfully pass the Medical Laboratory Assistant registration exams with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science, (CSLMS) at the end of the recognized training program and maintain current membership with CSLMS;
" Experience with Meditech would be an asset;
" Must have Basic CPR;
" Must have good communication, and interpersonal skills, and be able to answer questions from staff, and other stakeholders concerning procedures and processes in the Laboratory Department;
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties (Include but not limited to):
" Responsible for registration and test ordering of inpatient, outpatient and referred-in specimens from other clinics;
" Responsible for assisting Pathologist with autopsies;
" Responsible for stocking and making sure the morgue is cleaned and set up at all times. Reports equipment problems or supplies issues for the morgue to the Lead Histology Technologist IV in St Anthony;
" Ensuring that they personally perform and meet all the requirements for Laboratory accreditation as recommended by Accreditation Canada, and the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare, IQMH, and that they maintain these standards at all times when they are working in the Laboratory Department;
" Collects inpatient and outpatient blood samples and receives and distributes other biological samples daily;
" Instruct patients in the various collection procedures for biological samples and the fasting requirements for various laboratory test procedures;
" Responsible for the packing, sorting, sending and recording of specimens to referral centers;
" Responsible for obtaining weekly supplies;
" Responsible for filling orders received from the other clinics;
" Plate out microbiology specimens when required;
" Conducting audits on referred out specimens;
" Cleaning glassware;
" Protects the confidentiality of patient information and abides by the rules and regulations of the Labrador Grenfell Health Region, which are reflected in its philosophy, policies and procedures;
" Safety is a priority for Labrador Grenfell Health. All staff (and volunteers) must/are responsible to ensure that safety for patients/residents/clients, coworkers and themselves is paramount in the workplace;
" Perform other related duties as required.

Salary:

LX-19 of the NAPE-LX salary scales $21.14 to $24.76 per hour.

Hours of Work:

" Hours will be on a call in basis. (Variable Shifts).

Labrador-Grenfell Health Values Diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number S