Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Janeway Children's Hospital
Phlebotomist
(Subject to Classification Review)
Laboratory Services- Lab Pre-Post Analysis
Temporary Part-time (until June 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension)
00568DIF
Hours 35 bi-weekly (8 & 12 hours: Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends)
Salary LX-18 ($22.24 - $25.79 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0007052
Posted Date 2025-01-31
Closing Date 2025-02-07
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
Phlebotomists are an integral part of our healthcare team and are responsible for the collection of specimens for laboratory analysis. Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting blood from patients through venipuncture, instructing patients on proper collection techniques of urine and other specialized samples, properly labelling specimens, and other general duties as required.
Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifts or moves supplies generally not weighing in excess of 25 lbs and occasional carrying, pushing/pulling and lifting between 25-50 lbs.
Constantly stands, walks and bends or stretches into awkward positions when performing specimen collection procedures with patients.
Constantly there is a requirement for fine finger and precision work when using needles to extract specimens, and when palpating for veins, when entering data into the computer, and preparing specimen labels.
Job Qualifications
Successful completion of either an approved Phlebotomy program, or an adequate portion of the Laboratory Technologist as reviewed and approved by the employer, is required.
Experience working in a health care/hospital setting is an asset.
Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Demonstrated ability to work independently is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.
Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.