Laboratory Technician

Job Purpose: This position is responsible for performing, but not limited to, a variety of duties in a multi-skilled and multi-cultural environment, performing primarily routine laboratory tests, collecting and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis, documenting, entering and retrieving data with regards to samples and results, performing related duties and specific laboratory analysis. Duties & Responsibilities: Act as reception for patient. Perform phlebotomy ensuring proper aseptic techniques in the collection of blood samples from patients for laboratory analysis. Conduct routine reproductive hormone immunoassays and CA125 using COBAS e411 as directed. Perform ELISA/EIA procedures as directed. Enter patients and specimen data and/or results on proper logbooks and worksheets. Label, centrifuge and aliquot specimens collected, including those that require special handling and procedures. Prepare and package samples for send-outs in accordance with biohazard protocol. Perform and documents quality control and assurance programs. Operate, maintain and perform basic troubleshooting on a variety of laboratory instruments to ensure optimal function. Monitor department inventory and assists in the procurement of supplies and assists with the preparation of lab manuals. Assist with general laboratory clean-up; maintains a clean, tidy and efficient work area. Monitor and record daily temperatures of room (to include humidity), refrigerators and freezers. Ensure observance of safety rules, health regulations and preventive measures in the performance of laboratory duties and responsibilities. Professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, and maintain the confidentiality and security of all information related to patients, staff and the business of Create Fertility Centre. Performs duties and responsibilities according to relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines related to ART and third-party reproduction, including but not limited to, Assisted Human Reproduction Act (AHR Act), Health Canada, Public Health Ontario, CFAS, and ASRM. Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Completion of Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician Certificate or equivalent. Previous experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferably in a primary role as a laboratory technician. Previous experience in phlebotomy of at least one or more years preferred. Medical terminology required. Computer data entry experience required. Strong customer service, problem solving, interpersonal and organizational skills. Effective English communication (verbal and written) skills. Proven ability to complete tasks with excellence. Demonstrated ability to be committed to the company, team and job. Demonstrated ability to work effectively alone or with all team members, including co-workers, physicians and other health care team members. Proven desire to work in the healthcare field by demonstrating care of others as expressed in various ways including professionalism. Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers. Working Conditions: Full time position, including but not limited to: Flexible working hours, Weekends, Holidays, Overtime. Physical Requirements: To work in a multi-skilled and culturally diverse environment requiring combination of sitting, standing, bending and walking, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure and in a team setting. Special work conditions include but not limited to encounters with challenging and diverse clients, weekend and statutory holiday schedule and from time to time late hour’s schedule and assigning of related specialized task. Reports to: Biochemistry Laboratory Manager. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Company pension Disability insurance Paid time off Ability to commute/relocate: Toronto, ON M5G 1N8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Phlebotomy: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician Certificate (required) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr