Laboratory Assistant I

Your Opportunity:

This is an opportunity to work in a high volume, exciting, fast paced environment with a great team at the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre. You must be an organized, independent individual and a strong team player committed to providing quality patient care. Reporting to the Senior Technologists, Supervisor or Manager, this position is responsible for performing a variety of duties including, but not limited to specimen processing, troubleshooting, and general support. Handles, stores, transports and disposes of biological and other hazardous materials according to guidelines; records information as required. Making reagents, which requires attention to detail and focus on that task. May perform instrument operation. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects weighing more than 20 lbs is required for MLA duties. Maintaining quality and cleanliness of glassware. Verify and enter patient and specimen information into Connect Care. This position ensures accurate sample identification as required, ensures sample integrity and suitability as required and documents unusual occurrences and notifies appropriate senior staff member. The MLA follows and is aware of all safety precautions and practices including WHMIS and participates in the maintenance of a safe working environment. Operates, maintains, and performs troubleshooting on a variety of laboratory instruments and equipment. Takes appropriate action and ensures proper follow up, as required. Maintains records as appropriate to their scope of work. Monitors department supply inventory and assists in ordering. Completes all required reading. Maintains competence through training and competency testing. Performs other duties as required. This role will specifically involve handing of stool samples for testing procedure preparation.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.