Laboratory Assistant I - Pre-Analytic

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Department: Central Receiving & Access11
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-JAN-2022
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 29-JAN-2022
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $22.73
• Maximum Salary: $28.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Competency in phlebotomy. Proficiency in data entry. Inpatient phlebotomy and data entry experience in an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity within the last year. LIS experience (Millennium and/or Epic). Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Ability to wear N95 mask. Any Canadian equivalency to English 30 or 33 or CLBA score of Benchmark 8 completed within the last six months. Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Ability to maintain strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

Experience in neonatal skin puncture. Courses or certificates in personal leadership development. Courses or training in process improvement or change management. Demonstrates initiative, analytical thinking and problem solving skills. Experience interpreting workflow visuals and ability to respond appropriately to meet turn around times. Ability to lead self through change. National certification with CSMLS. WHMIS 2015 certification. Intermediate competency in Microsoft Office.