Laboratory Technician jobs in Scarborough, ON

Summary of Duties

• Performs venipuncture on inpatients and outpatients

• Performs ECGs on inpatients and outpatients

• Provides documentation review for patients requiring service

• Facilitates procurement of miscellaneous specimens

• Arranges for the transport of the specimens to the laboratory

• Maintains required inventory and forms, maintains work areas

• Collects and organizes documents as required

• Provides assistance to address issues with patients, referring offices and internal departments

• Practices in a safe manner, maintains a safe working environment and complies with IP&C

• Practices and provides patient-centred care

• Collects and documents workload statistics and files safety reports as required

• Uses hospital information systems to access procedures

• Participates in CQI initiatives and assists in training of staff

  
  

Qualifications/Skills

• Successful completion of a Community College program for Medical Laboratory Assistants (must include Phlebotomy and ECG)

• MLPAO (previously known as OSMT) certification required

• CSMLS MLA certification an asset

• Minimum one (1) year recent experience in venipuncture required

• Hospital venipuncture experience will be an asset

• Working knowledge of computers for requisition entry; experience with Sunquest Laboratory

• Information System will be an asset

• Experience with electronic Positive Patient Identification (ePPID) such as Sunquest Collection

• Manager (CLM) will be an asset

• Detail oriented and able to follow departmental procedures

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and adjust to varying work assignments as needed, or independently, as required

• Ability to work safely and accurately, follow directives from assigned Team Leader, and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner

• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance, punctuality and attendance records

• Demonstrated good communication skills and interpersonal skills