Non-reg Technician 3

**Non-Reg Technician 3 - MLA**:
**Position Details**:
**Department**: Lab - Stat Core Laboratory
**Employee Type**: Regular, Part Time
**If Temporary, Number of Weeks**:
**Union**: OPSEU
**Openings Remaining**: 1

**Schedule**:
**Work Days**: Monday to Friday, Monday to Sunday, Sunday to Thursday, Weekends, Holidays
**Time of Day**: Days, Afternoons, Evenings, Nights
**Shift**: 7.5 hour
**This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites**: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

**Application Dates**:
**Opening Date**: 04/07/23
**Closing Date**: 11/07/23 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

**Position Description**:
**This position will work between Charlton, King and West 5th campuses**

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Practices and performs, under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) a variety of laboratory tests and procedures, with accuracy and efficiency, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP).**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Minimum Grade 12 education or recognized equivalent
- OSMT Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate
- Data entry and order skills in Meditech
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Collection of appropriate specimens including phlebotomy
- Performs specific patient procedures e.g. ECG, Holter Monitor
- Maintains competence in the receiving, handling, processing, identification, recording, labeling and dispatch of specimens for laboratory testing
- Registering and accessioning using Meditech
- Operates and maintains laboratory equipment according to HRLMP procedures. Reports failure and maintains documentation of laboratory equipment according to HRLMP procedures. Immediately requests direction from a MLT
- Actively participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities to meet HRLMP objectives
- Recognizes unusual situations and reports immediately to a MLT
- Works in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Assists in maintaining inventory control
- Maintains competency as a MLA through participation in training and continuing education
- Must maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times
- Other tasks as directed by the MLT

**HOURS OF WORK**:
Rotating shifts - days, evenings, nights, weekends

***PLEASE NOTE**:
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
- _**_St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other._**
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the _Mission, Vision, and Core Values_ of SJHH._

**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.**

**Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.