Summary
Blanche River Health Offers:
· On-site staff fitness centre, EAP program, ‘perks’ program.
· A commitment to professional and personal development including an Education Bursary program.
· A commitment to employee Wellness including work-life balance
· A commitment to a diverse, supportive and equitable workplace
· A commitment to a culture of safety and of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment
Compensation & Benefits Information
· Percent in lieu of benefits and vacation percentage paid out bi-weekly, up to 20% as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Laboratory & Pharmacy, the Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician 3 performs a variety of support functions under direct supervision including; performing limited testing/tasks in assigned areas using accepted safety practices including electrocardiogram, Point Of Care (POC) and phlebotomy; receiving, sorting, and processing specimens following established procedures and guidelines; preparing, handling and dispensing tubes/reagents, as required; receiving, thawing and issuing blood products as required; performing report handling, statistics collection, and document control and inventory and supply control responsibilities; assisting in maintenance of equipment and benches; observing and understanding Hospital and departmental policies and procedures; adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality; performing cross functional duties, as assigned, or requested including performing telephone responsibilities; performing other duties related to and consistent with job classification, as required.
Qualifications
Education:
Certifications and Registrations
· Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician program approved by the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO)
· Active registration with the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO) in good standing is required.
· Preference will be given to Medical Laboratory Technicians who have the cMLA/TMLPAO.
Skill, Ability & Experience:
· The ability to provide effective services to clients/residents
· Bilingualism will be considered an asset.
· Must possess the ability to perform routine office procedures and clerical duties rapidly and accurately.
· Must possess the verbal ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and other medical personnel in order to give and receive information and instructions.
· Develop and maintain effective working relationships, while demonstrating tact and discretion when dealing with patients, the general public, and other employees and physicians
· Must possess the learning ability to understand laboratory terminology and infection control procedures.
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