Laboratory Assistant

3 days ago


Oshawa, Canada Lakeridge Health Full time

**OPSEU**
- Job Title:_ Laboratory Assistant
- Status:_ Temporary Full Time (12 months)
- Department:_ Phlebotomy Team
- Program:_ Laboratory Services
days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
- Location:_ Lakeridge Health Oshawa
- Wage Schedule:_ $32.590 - $37.260 per hour
OPSEU: 2400003834

This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 6 December 2024 and closing at 11:59 pm on 13 December 2024.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the MLA Team Lead, Charge Technologist(s) or Manager, responsibilities include: blood sample collections from adults, children and neonates, following proper procedures as outlined in the laboratory manual; performing ECG's; urinalysis testing; ensuring quality control, maintenance and troubleshooting of urinalysis and other laboratory instrumentation; ensuring the cleanliness of equipment in the immediate work area; participating in the student training program, as required; immediately reporting any unusual incidents involving patients which occur in the performance of duties; following established safety and infection control procedures; and performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate from a recognized training facility (in good standing);
- OSMT and/or CSMLS Laboratory Assistant certification required;
- Recent phlebotomy experience in a hospital or medical laboratory setting;
- Proven effective organizational, prioritization and time-management abilities;
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills;
- Proven strong team player abilities with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
- Knowledge of infection control principles and practices;
- Physically able to perform duties of lifting, bending, sitting and prolonged standing and walking;
- Ability to work in a high paced environment with frequent interruptions;
- Proven computer/keyboarding experience;
- Experience with pneumatic tube transport systems, an asset;
- Must have satisfactory performance record;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.



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