Laboratory Assistant I

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory
• Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 12-DEC-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 23-DEC-2022
• Temporary End Date: 29-MAY-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $22.96
• Maximum Salary: $28.62
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Completion of an Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or in its absence, experience will be considered. Evidence of CSMLS certification may be required, Experience performing macroscopic and microscopic urinalysis testing. Strong Phlebotomy skills. Proven interpersonal oral and written communications skills are required. Excellent public relations and a service-oriented manner are essential. Must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients/clients, families, staff, Interdisciplinary team members, personnel from other departments, and leadership in a fast-paced, and changing environment. Proven analytic and problem solving skills, attention to detail, logical/methodical work habits, and demonstrated ability to work independently are required. Candidate must be well organizes and flexible. Must participate in continual Professional Development. Must be able to represent Laboratory Medicine in a respectful, professional and courteous manner.

Experience in the past two years: Work in Healthcare facility. Phlebotomy, venipuncture and micropuncture. Meditech LIS, medical terminology. Maintenance on: Clinitek Advantus, Centrifuges. Cleaning the fridges and freezers. Cleaning the Plasma Thawing device in TM.