Laboratory Assistant

1 week ago

Kelowna, Canada Dynacare Full time
Description

Position at Dynacare Job Posting:

Laboratory Assistant

Location: Downtown Kelowna

Status: full-time (

Monday to Friday between 7am and 9pm; rotational shifts)

Internal posting expires on November 12, 2024

Where YOU work, makes a difference.

Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It’s an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’re evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and

thrive .

Are YOU our next Laboratory Assistant?

As a

Laboratory Assistant ,

you are responsible for the preparation of samples and/or reagents for routine processing, the performance of simple non-interpretive

tests under the technical oversight of a Medical Laboratory Technologist as

required, and the independent performance of simple non-interpretive tests escalating to a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist for support and guidance as required. You will also ensure quality control checks and standards are run as required and participate in all quality assurance programs and

ensure company and Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines are observed. Lastly, you will perform routine maintenance of laboratory

equipment

as appropriate

and

deal with

problems that arise.

Why Dynacare is an amazing place for YOU:

Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all How YOU will make a difference:

Receive and sort samples Data

enter

the results into

the company’s

database as

required Ensure

that

all

abnormal,

critical

and

STATS

are processed

as

outlined in

the department guidelines Ensure

that

all

samples

are

properly

labeled

and

identified

before

testing Follow

established

protocol

for

the

handling

of

unsuitable

samples Perform pre-analytic specimen processing Operate

instruments

following

department

procedures Perform

simple

non-interpretive

testing

procedures Handle infectious

material following approved procedures

while adhering to government regulations (i.e. TDG) as required Responsible

for

the follow-up

on

missing

samples,

documentation

and

results

as

and

when required Ensure

all

inquiries and

problems

are handled

in

a

courteous

and

professional

manner Ensure

adequate

amount

of

supplies

are

on

hand

and

that

validated

reagents

and

testing

kits

to

be

used

are

in

date

order Ensure that

quality

control

checks

are performed

as

required

in

documented

work

procedures Responsible

for

monitoring quality

control

guidelines

and making

appropriate

corrections Refer

results

for

Medical

Laboratory

Technologist

to review and release Responsible

to

follow

all

relevant

pre

and/or

post

analytical

quality

protocols

as

described

in

the

company

quality assurance

manual Perform

routine

maintenance

on laboratory instruments and

equipment

following

department

procedures Document

all

maintenance

performed,

including

minor

troubleshooting

following

manufacturer’s

instructions Participate in the review of procedural documents for accuracy and effectiveness as required Observe and

report

all

malfunctions in

equipment

and

maintain

all

required

logbooks for routine

equipment Responsible

for

disinfecting

the

work

area

and

equipment

on

a

daily

basis Store

and

discard

specimens

according

to

appropriate

department

procedure

manuals What YOU bring to the role:

You have completed a Diploma/Degree

in

Health

or

Science

or

have a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)

certification

or

are a

Graduate

of

an

approved

laboratory assistant

course You are customer-focused with a genuine care for patient’s health Demonstrate skill in phlebotomy, with the ability to manage anxious patients through the sample obtaining process in a pleasant, calming and reassuring manner Prioritize and self-manage within a deadline-oriented environment Be extremely detail oriented Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, at a level that enables you to communicate instructions, clearly and understandably, to patients Salary:

between $21 and $25 per hour

The hiring pay range has been established; however, the final pay offer will be determined by taking into consideration various factors including but not limited to, level of experience and education requirements.

Passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care? Please apply today and let us open the door to your extended career journey.

Dynacare has been a “Top Employer” for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we’re proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care - we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.

Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees.

In accordance with provincial legislation and our Accommodation Policy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.

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