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Performs venipuncture on inpatients and outpatients
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Performs ECGs on inpatients and outpatients
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Provides documentation review for patients requiring service
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Facilitates procurement of miscellaneous specimens
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Arranges for the transport of the specimens to the laboratory
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Maintains required inventory and forms, maintains work areas
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Collects and organizes documents as required
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Provides assistance to address issues with patients, referring offices and internal departments
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Practices in a safe manner, maintains a safe working environment and complies with IP&C
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Practices and provides patient-centred care
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Collects and documents workload statistics and files safety reports as required
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Uses hospital information systems to access procedures
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Participates in CQI initiatives and assists in training of staff
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Successful completion of a Community College program for Medical Laboratory Assistants (must include Phlebotomy and ECG)
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MLPAO (previously known as OSMT) certification required
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CSMLS MLA certification an asset
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Minimum one (1) year recent experience in venipuncture required
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Hospital venipuncture experience will be an asset
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Working knowledge of computers for requisition entry; experience with Sunquest Laboratory
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Information System will be an asset
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Experience with electronic Positive Patient Identification (ePPID) such as Sunquest Collection
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Manager (CLM) will be an asset
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Detail oriented and able to follow departmental procedures
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and adjust to varying work assignments as needed, or independently, as required
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Ability to work safely and accurately, follow directives from assigned Team Leader, and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
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Demonstrated satisfactory work performance, punctuality and attendance records
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Demonstrated good communication skills and interpersonal skills
