Laboratory Technician

About Us

At CHARM Fertility, we aim to become the leading total woman’s healthcare destination. We’re patient-focused and enthusiastic about women’s health, which is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we create an accessible, convenient, and consistently high-quality service through a savvy, confident yet clear, and simple team. Our path ahead is one of miracles and heart. Every day, you will be creating special moments for our patients.

The Opportunity (Role Summary)

The Lab Technician is responsible for performing blood sample collection, process on lab machine, ensure proper patient ID and labelling, determine appropriate drawing method, maintain accurate records, organize documents, receive training in Andrology, maintain a clean work station, follow infection control standards, and fulfil assigned duties. You are expected to be courteous, and sympathetic when it comes to working with patients and dealing with them.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients.
• Process the sample on Laboratory machine as guidelines.
• Practice proper patient identification, labeling vials properly.
• Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient.
• Keep accurate records on fluid specimens and tests.
• Collects and organizes documents as required.
• To be trained on Andrology (Semen analysis, sperm wash.etc.).
• Keep the phlebotomy cart and station well-organized at all times.
• Practice infection control standards while working with patients and equipment at all times.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent
• Current registration with MLPAO (Medical Laboratory Professionals Association of Ontario) in good standing
• Minimum of 1 year of Laboratory experience specific to phlebotomy techniques

Competencies

• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Leadership including leading innovation, energizing and developing people, delivering outstanding results
• Integrity, accountability, and highly organized
• Analytical skills to resolve problems and think creatively
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills to prioritize and plan work, multi-task, and meet schedules
• Adaptable and flexible; able to think quickly in challenging situations

Specialized skills, knowledge, or certifications unique to this role

• Experience with effective puncture techniques
• Understanding of proper patient identification methods
• Knowledge of legal requirements about drawing blood, handling fluid samples and use of relevant medical equipment and material
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work safely and accurately, follow directives from assigned Director of Operations, and complete assigned tasks promptly
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and adjust to varying work assignments as needed, or independently, as required

Position Status: This is an existing vacancy.

*This role requires the ability to rotate at all of our clinic locations in Oakville, Etobicoke and Brampton.

CHARM Group is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome all applications. Whether you identify as a woman, a part of a racialized/visible minority, aboriginal person, a person with disabilities, a person of any sexual orientation, or gender identity or gender expression, in compliance with the AODA, anyone can request accommodations at any point in the hiring process if required.