Lab Assistant Specimen Processing

2 weeks ago

London, Canada Dynacare Full time

**Lab Assistant**

**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 Lab Assistant?**

Dynacare is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join our Specimen Processing team in London, Ontario. **This position is full-time 37.5 hours per week rotating day shifts, 7am-3pm/8am-4pm and afternoon shifts 3:00pm-11:00pm from Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays.**

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**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**:
The Specimen Processing Lab Assistant is responsible for processing of laboratory specimens and/or entering requisitions and/or results accurately and in a timely manner. Adhering to Company policies and all governing bodies guidelines.
- Responsible for handling specimens at point of delivery into the Department in an effective and timely manner.
- Process all specimens including receiving, sorting, labeling, separation, and placing in appropriate area for testing
- conduct pre-sorting of samples and prepare for data entering and labeling.
- Data enter all patient and test information for MOH and private client requisitions in an accurate and timely manner.
- Verify the completeness of all requisitions and file related paperwork.
- pipetting samples when required.
- Handle STAT, verbal, critical and special instructions as required.
- Process add-on test requests and subsequent specimen selection.
- utilize problem solving skills when necessary, on problem samples/requestions.
- Follow all guidelines for the handling of infectious material
- Prepare specimens and documentation for reference testing
- Ensure type of sample is correct for specified test and sent to correct reference laboratory
- May be responsible for follow-up on missing samples, documentation, results, etc.

**Must have**:

- ability to work a variety of shifts rotating between days and afternoons.
- strong data entry skills
- team player with the ability to work independently.
- Laboratory Assistant Program or equivalent previous experience
- Strong specimen processing knowledge
- Ability to handle incoming and outgoing phone calls and respond to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task

**Nice to have**:

- OSMT certification an asset
- Previous Lab experience is an asset
- leadership qualities

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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