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Lab Technician Laboratory - I.V. Team
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Temporary
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- Performs phlebotomy on the floors, in the outpatient lab and Emergency department.
- Registers specimens and verifies for entry into the LIS system.
- Performs pre-analytical procedures (e.g., centrifugation, aliquot, prepare smears and solutions, etc.)
- Sorts, allocates and delivers specimens to work stations, and loads onto instruments as appropriate.
- Receives, unpacks and sorts incoming specimens.
- Prepares specimens for send-out to external clients.
- Participates in performing basic QC and inventory management
- Printing and distribution of laboratory reports.
- Responds to all customer telephone inquiries.
- Assist with collecting data and creating/revising SOPs
- Rotates through different work areas as required.
- Troubleshoot as needed.
- Completion of an approved Laboratory Technician program/course.
- OSMT or CSMLS certification required or willing to obtain within 6 months of employment.
- Previous experience and certified to perform venipuncture on adults and children.
- Computer skills, including previous experience with a Laboratory Information System is required.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and customer service skills when working with patients, co-workers and hospital staff.
- Demonstrates characteristics of a strong team player.
- Availability for evening and weekend shifts.
- Satisfactory attendance record.
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
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Responsibilities
Perform phlebotomy and process, register, sort, prepare, and distribute specimens, including those sent to external clients. Support quality control, inventory management, report distribution, customer inquiries, SOP updates, and troubleshooting while rotating through laboratory work areas.
Requirements
Completion of an approved Laboratory Technician program or course is required, along with OSMT or CSMLS certification or willingness to obtain it within six months. Candidates need venipuncture experience with adults and children, laboratory information system and computer skills, strong communication and customer service abilities, a team-oriented approach, satisfactory attendance, and availability for rotating shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays.
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Specimen Registration
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Specimen Processing
- Centrifugation
- Aliquoting
- Quality Control
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Troubleshooting
- Communication
- Teamwork
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Laboratory Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- OSMT Certification
- CSMLS Certification
- Laboratory Technician Program
- Laboratory Information System
- Specimen Registration
- Specimen Processing
- Centrifugation
- Aliquoting
- Smear Preparation
- Quality Control
- Inventory Management
- External Send-Out Specimens
- Laboratory Reports
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Troubleshooting
- Patient Service
- Hospital Laboratory
- Emergency Department
- Rotating Shifts