Phlebotomy Technician

{"Role Overview

Dynacare is seeking a skilled Laboratory Assistant to join our team in the Elliot Lake location at our Laboratory and Health Services Center (LHSC).

Key Responsibilities

- Obtain quality blood samples and other specimens from patients, using skillful venipuncture techniques, performed in keeping with Dynacare's mission and values.

- Sort and steer specimens, perform ECG's, Holter Hookups, paternity, urine, drug and breath alcohol collections.

- Ensure specimens and supporting documentation are completed as required in SOPs and ready for data entry and transportation to the laboratory, following established protocols for the handling of suitable and unsuitable samples.

- Ensure all confidential information is maintained in a secure fashion. Contribute to meeting the departmental/corporate quality metrics, regulatory compliance and quality indicators.

Requirements

- You have completed Secondary School and a Laboratory Assistant training program or a Medical Lab Assistance course with specialized training in phlebotomy.

- 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.

About Dynacare

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.

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