Phlebotomist

As an integral member of the Laboratory team the Phlebotomist responsibilities include :

• performing a variety of venipuncture and capillary techniques involved in the collection of blood specimens from patients for laboratory procedures used in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• receiving and organizing requests for blood collection.
• performing their AIDET with patients, family, visitors and others
• discussing information with patients to obtain laboratory information, explain procedures and allay any concerns.
• utilizing approved procedures for positive patient identification.
• recording proper collection information on requisitions / labels.
• assisting in inventory and supply control.
• organizing workload among technical team to ensure the efficient operation of the laboratory
• demonstrating financial accountability for time, resources and supplies
• maintaining a system for detecting, documenting and reporting discrepancies / errors and taking appropriate action(s) as required.
• reading and signing off on new and / or revised procedures, protocols and performance standards in collaboration.
• providing feedback to the appropriate leadership for improvements or corrections for policies and procedures
• liaising with other Laboratory and RVH staff, external laboratories, hospitals and physician’s offices
• maintaining Accreditation Canada - Diagnostics compliance
• participating in initial and refresher training for new and current staff
• participating in staff and patient experience and feedback initiatives, professional development, teaching / educational activities, safety and quality improvement programs to ensure excellence in the provision of services.
• observing and understanding RVH and departmental policies and procedures, adhering to RVH and departmental mission and vision statements while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• performing other related duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned, requested, or required.

The above responsibilities are not to be considered all-inclusive; may be assigned other related duties in the interest of efficient operations of RVH or effective patient care.

SKILLS / ABILITIES :

QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION :

Membership and participation in other relevant professional organizations an asset.

Equity & Inclusion

RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit :

Accommodations

RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at Recruitment@rvh.on.ca.

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11 : 00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.