Casual Medical Laboratory Assistant at Dryden Regional Health Centre

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking to fill the following position:

Casual Medical Laboratory Assistant

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, Dryden Regional Health Centre's Medical Laboratory Assistants provide comprehensive compassionate care to a variety of clients; they are knowledgeable in the theory, technique, and clinical application of the various procedures performed and must be skilled in the performance of those procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of phlebotomy including venipuncture and capillary collections
• Proper patient identification and preparation of blood collection
• Monitor pending lists, retrieve results, and track specimens/time-sensitive tests
• Specimen procurement
• Execute operation, maintenance, and QC of automated instruments under direct supervision of an Technologist
• Perform point of care tests
• Maintain and equip EKG machine and holter monitors
• Set up PCR test runs
• Participate in accreditation, inspection, and quality improvement procedures and initiatives required
• Receive and input new stock into inventory database
• Provide nurses and patients with collection instructions
• Assess referred in specimens to verify sample requirements are met; issue sample rejections if required
• Clerical duties as required
• Monitor temperatures for thermally controlled equipment
• Follow Transportation of Dangerous Goods protocols to prepare coolers for shipping
  
  

Requirements

• Certified Laboratory Assistant designation preferred
• Phlebotomy Skills, EKG and Glucose monitoring an asset
• Current CPR
• Previous work in a Laboratory preferred
• Proven attendance record
• Able to perform the essential duties of the job
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Dryden Regional Health Centre's Code of Conduct and Standards of Behaviour
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Dryden Regional Health Centre's Core Values; Accountability, Integrity, Humility, Compassion and Respect
• Proof of COVID vaccination to be presented prior to hire
  
  

This is a union position. Compensation will be as per the Collective Agreement starting at $30.14/hr. with an additional 11% in lieu of benefits. Applicants are requested to forward resume and cover letter to; [email protected]

This posting is open; interviews will commence as applications are received. We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3. Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates.

Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

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