Medical Lab Assistant- OPSEU Thunder Bay- Part Time- Thunder Bay, ON
Thunder Bay, ON, Canada2w ago
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Key details
- Location
- Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Part-time
- Function
- Healthcare
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 2w ago
Skills
data entrylaboratory safetymedical terminology
About the role
As Medical Lab Assistant you will play a key role in the testing and diagnostic process for a wide range of patients. LifeLabs also provides first aid training, continuing education opportunities, and excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Status: Part Time
Shift: Work day is 8 am to 6:30 p.m., Start Time varies, shifts are 4 - 7.5 hrs, Saturday Rotation.
Additional requirements: Keyboarding Skills
Number of Positions: 1Start Date: AsapUnion: This is part of the OPSEU Thunder Bay collective agreement
This vacancy is for an exiting position
Your responsibilities will include:
Unpack and sort a wide variety of incoming specimens received from sources including physicians, clinics, hospitals, and mobile LifeLabs technicians.
Confirm the accuracy of all patient information on requisitions and specimen samples, resolve any problems or inaccuracies prior to testing, and perform required data entry.
Prepare, sort & separate specimens for technical analysis.
Respond to client inquiries & work in cooperation with the logistics department
Train and orient new team members.
Perform weekly and monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Conduct all work in full compliance with all laboratory safety and security policies and regulations.
What you will bring to the role:
Successful completion or graduation from a recognized Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) program is an asset.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidate must be detail oriented with the ability to focus, prioritize and multi-task.
Data entry and computer skills.
Committed to remaining current with company practices, training, policies & procedures
Prior experience in laboratory operations or medical terminology an asset.
Ability to communicate with other internal & external departments.
Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.
Status: Part Time
Shift: Work day is 8 am to 6:30 p.m., Start Time varies, shifts are 4 - 7.5 hrs, Saturday Rotation.
Additional requirements: Keyboarding Skills
Number of Positions: 1Start Date: AsapUnion: This is part of the OPSEU Thunder Bay collective agreement
This vacancy is for an exiting position
Your responsibilities will include:
Unpack and sort a wide variety of incoming specimens received from sources including physicians, clinics, hospitals, and mobile LifeLabs technicians.
Confirm the accuracy of all patient information on requisitions and specimen samples, resolve any problems or inaccuracies prior to testing, and perform required data entry.
Prepare, sort & separate specimens for technical analysis.
Respond to client inquiries & work in cooperation with the logistics department
Train and orient new team members.
Perform weekly and monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Conduct all work in full compliance with all laboratory safety and security policies and regulations.
What you will bring to the role:
Successful completion or graduation from a recognized Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) program is an asset.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidate must be detail oriented with the ability to focus, prioritize and multi-task.
Data entry and computer skills.
Committed to remaining current with company practices, training, policies & procedures
Prior experience in laboratory operations or medical terminology an asset.
Ability to communicate with other internal & external departments.
Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.