Medical Laboratory Assistant

7 days ago

Don Mills, Canada In-Common Laboratories Full time

**Job Posting: Medical Laboratory Assistant**
- Permanent, Part-Time Position reporting to the Director of Laboratory Operations
- Private Pension Plan (HOOPP), Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Great Team Environment
- Up to 67.5 hours bi-weekly
- New graduates are welcome to apply
- Work Location: Don Mills/Eglinton
- Operational Focus: Specimen Management, Results Reporting, Quality & Inventory Management

We are looking for a **Medical Laboratory Assistant** to provide general support functions within the Specimen Management department across Hospital and COVID business streams. This is a unique opportunity for anyone who is actively pursuing education in health sciences and wants to gain experience and build a career in the lab.
- Understand various specimen types and differences between each
- Meet educational requirements as stated in the ad or at minimum have degree in Health Science
- Be open to new ideas and opportunities
- Be comfortable with bench rotation
- Be capable at managing workload and multi-tasking
- Be courteous and cooperative when communicating with colleagues, clients and general public

If you like to stay busy, if you are interested in learning about specimen management, if you are passionate about being a part of a team that is making a difference in the Canadian healthcare - this opportunity will appeal to you

**Position summary**

The Medical Laboratory Assistant receives specimens, enters orders in the laboratory information system, prepares specimens for referral to other laboratories for analysis and arranges for specimen transport. The Medical Laboratory Assistant calls and faxes critical or urgent results to clients.

**Overview of Responsibilities**
- Log orders and label specimens one at a time
- Identify any potential problems with orders and specimens
- Organize and package specimens for transport to suppliers
- Record all non-conformances
- Report critical or urgent results to clients
- Make boxes and kits
- Scan and fax documents
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Carry out inventory management and miscellaneous maintenance functions
- Perform other duties, as trained and assigned

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Other Characteristics**
- Medical Laboratory Assistant college program or equivalent scientific program (at the minimum a degree in a health science is required).
- Certification by the MLPAO/CSMLS (desired). New graduates are considered.
- Less than 3 years working in a laboratory environment (preferred)
- Prior experience in customer service (preferred)
- Prior experience drawing blood (preferred)
- Prior experience in specimen management (preferred)
- Knowledge of medical terminology (required)
- A data entry background or prior experience (required)
- Good computer skills, including use of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Good English language skills (written and spoken)
- Attention to detail, high-level of accuracy
- Strong service orientation
- Good interpersonal skills
- Reliability and punctuality

In-Common Laboratories (ICL) is an equal opportunity employer. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Work Location: One location

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