Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory Specimen Procurement - Multiple Sites

William Osler Health System•Brampton, ON

2d•CA$31 - CA$37•Onsite

About The Position

William Osler Health System (Osler) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for Laboratory Specimen Procurement across multiple sites. Osler is recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers, offering a safe and supportive healthcare network. As a major Ontario hospital system, Osler serves a large population and provides opportunities for career growth, skill development, and cross-departmental training. The role involves hands-on experience in best-in-class healthcare delivery within a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Successful completion of an Ontario secondary school diploma
Graduate of an accredited medical laboratory assistant/technician program
Current certification and registration with OSMT, CSMLS and/or CMLTO voluntary roster
Recent experience working and/or clinical placement in a hospital laboratory receiving area required
Excellent organization and communication skills
Proven ability to be a team player
Strong multi-tasking and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of productivity, competence and professionalism
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
Required to travel between and work at all Osler sites
Transport of Dangerous Goods knowledge and training

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Meditech, Paradigm and Microsoft Office programs would be an asset

Responsibilities

Receives and unpacks specimens delivered by pneumatic tube system, courier, hospital staff (and outpatients if required)
Uses positive patient identification to ensure that all requisitions, specimens, sample aliquots are traceable
Applies specimen acceptance and rejection criteria as per established laboratory policies
Enters add-on test requests in computer; retrieves specimens for further testing as required
Answers phone inquiries and provides customer service to resolve issues
Faxes reports according to protocol
Prepares and ships samples to referral laboratories (includes documentation, labelling, and packaging) in shipping containers at suitable conditions to maintain specimen integrity
Proper storage and discarding of specimens in accordance with retention policies and biohazard waste protocols
Performs quality control testing as required
Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including properly functioning quality controlled automated analyzers as applicable
Reviews outstanding specimen reports (pending lists) and investigates outliers
Performs temperature monitoring of refrigerators, freezers and incubators
Participates in detecting, reporting, correcting and preventing unexpected occurrences, identifies opportunities for improvement
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with Osler policy
Performs general laboratory housekeeping, disinfects benches and equipment
Receipt of inventory and applies acceptance criteria; records and reports unacceptability
Monitors and maintains inventory
Participates in continuing education activities
Other duties as assigned according to training and scope of practice
May be required to cross-train into other Lab areas based on operational need
May be required to attend hospital during off hours to attend to emergency situations
Appropriately disposes of hazardous wastes
Actively participates in the Laboratory quality management system and process improvements