Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Labrador West Health Centre

Laboratory Assistant
Labrador Grenfell Zone - LWC MULTI FUNCTIONAL LAB
Casual Call-In
Hours Variable Shifts, Casual Call in, as required
Salary LX-19 of the Nape-LX salary scales (CAD22.66 - CAD26.54 per hour) plus the applicable Labrador Allowance
Competition Number VAC0002404
Posted Date 2024-10-17
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
The primary purpose of this position is to provide client/patient registration for blood samples and laboratory specimens, order laboratory tests, send out and receive samples and specimens, perform phlebotomy procedures, packaging and sending of specimens to outside laboratories, and receiving of samples at the Labrador West Health Centre, as well as maintaining inventory of supplies, while reporting to the Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist III at the LWHC Laboratory and the Laboratory Operations Manager.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a High School or equivalent;
• Successful Completion of the Medical Laboratory Assistant Course (one year) from a recognized training program;
• Must have successfully passed the Medical Laboratory Assistant registration exam with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science, (CSLMS) at the end of the recognized training program and maintain current membership;
• Experience with Meditech would be an asset;
• Must have good communication, and interpersonal skills, and be able to answer questions from staff, and other stakeholders concerning procedures and processes in the Laboratory Department;
• The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties
: (Included but not limited to)

• Responsible for registration and test ordering of inpatient, out-patient, and referred-in specimens from other clinics;
• Responsible for booking of patient appointments;
• Collects client/patient blood samples and receives and distributes other biological samples daily;
• Instruct patients in the various collection procedures for biological samples and the fasting requirements for various laboratory test procedures;
• Responsible to assist with Microbiology set up;
• Responsible for the packing, sorting, sending, and recording of specimens to referral centers;
• Ensure all the requirements are met for Laboratory accreditation as recommended by Accreditation Canada, and the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare, IQMH, (Accreditation Canada Diagnostics) and always maintain these standards while working in the Laboratory Department;
• Responsible for inventory of the blood collection department, as well as the shipping and receiving department;
• Conduct audits on referred out specimens;
• Ensures supplies when delivered are stored/delivered to the appropriate area
• Must assist in cleaning Laboratory Equipment and the Work Benches;
• Safety is a priority for the Labrador-Grenfell Zone. All staff (and volunteers) must/are responsible to ensure that safety for patients/residents/clients, coworkers and themselves is paramount in the workplace;
• Follows infection control guidelines for "Standard Precautions" when handling samples and specimens as outlined in the Infection Control Manual;
• Reviews annually, or as needed, the department's Fire and Evacuation, Emergency Planning, Infection Control, WHMIS, Laboratory Safety manuals and any other documents as required (LEARN);
• Assists in the orientation and training of new Medical Laboratory Department employees and students;
• Other related duties as required.