Medical Laboratory Assistant Ii

2 days ago

Edmonton, Canada DynaLIFE Full time

The _Dyna_**LIFE **Microbiology department operates 24/7 in order to provide quality service to acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, community physicians and regional clients from Central Alberta through remote and rural communities in Northern Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Microbiology partners with our clients to play a key role in training, antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control. The Medical Laboratory Assistant II is primarily responsible for processing all microbiology specimens accurately and efficiently including unpacking, sorting, data entry, accessioning, processing and preparing specimens for testing, transportation and storage as required.

**Major Functions and Responsibilities**
- Determines suitability of specimens submitted by following established policies.
- Unpacks, sorts, performs data entry and plants a variety of specimens for microbiological and fungal examination / testing according to guidelines outlined.
- Prepares reagents and stains as required.
- Adhering to company and department policies and procedures including safety and quality.
- Where assigned, performs and document quality control and preventative maintenance equipment.
- Uses Laboratory Information System as required by departmental duties.
- Operates various technology/equipment which may include: Bactec, autoclave, Anoxomats, centrifuges, automatic gram staining instruments, Copan WASP, BD/Kiestra TLA and BD Max molecular equipment.

**Required Skills**:

- Excellent customer service skills with both internal and external clients.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Well organized and efficient.
- Good problem solving skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrates good computer skills.
- A strong team player with ability to perform duties within a group or independently, Excellent time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Leadership or training skills would be an asset.

Required Experience
- Must have experience as a Medical Laboratory Assistant II or student practical training as a Medical Laboratory Assistant II within the last 2 years including experience within:

- Evaluation of specimen suitability for testing
- Specimen acceptance
- LIS data entry processes

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Successful completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant training program or equivalent

**Other Information**
- All persons newly hired to _Dyna_**_LIFE_** must show their confirmation of SIN letter/SIN card and government issued photo ID to Human Resources prior to commencing work.
- All persons hired to _Dyna_**_LIFE_**_ _must be authorized to work in Canada for any employer.
- Individuals hired into all positions must provide verification of their highest level of education.
- A security clearance will be required for employees newly hired to _Dyna_**_LIFE_**.
- A security clearance with vulnerable sector completed may be required for employees newly hired to _Dyna_**_LIFE_**_._**:

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