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Lab Technician Labs Specimen Mgmt
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Part-time
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- Performs phlebotomy and collects capillary blood specimens.
- Registers specimens and verifies for entry into the LIS system.
- Enters data for bar code generation.
- 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.
- Rotates through different work areas as required.
- Successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant/Technician Program or equivalent experience required.
- OSMT or CSMLS certification required.
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification an asset.
- Must be proficient in phlebotomy and all aspects of specimen handling.
- Must demonstrate ability to work independently and prioritize workload in a fast paced environment.
- Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to work cooperatively and constructively with other team members.
- Must understand and be committed to the mission and values of St Michael's Hospital
- Must be punctual and have an excellent 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
Collect blood specimens, register and prepare samples, enter data into the laboratory information system, and sort, allocate, and deliver specimens to workstations or external clients. Perform basic quality control and inventory tasks, distribute laboratory reports, respond to customer inquiries, and rotate through work areas as needed.
Requirements
Completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant or Technician program, or equivalent experience, and OSMT or CSMLS certification are required. Candidates must be proficient in phlebotomy and specimen handling, able to work independently and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment, and available for rotating shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays.
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen Handling
- Specimen Registration
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Barcode Data Entry
- Pre-Analytical Procedures
- Centrifugation
- Aliquoting
- Quality Control
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Workload Prioritization
- Teamwork
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Phlebotomy
- Capillary Blood Specimens
- Specimen Management
- Specimen Registration
- Laboratory Information System
- Barcode Generation
- Pre-Analytical Procedures
- Centrifugation
- Aliquoting
- Smear Preparation
- Solution Preparation
- Specimen Sorting
- Specimen Allocation
- Specimen Delivery
- Send-Out Specimens
- Quality Control
- Inventory Management
- Laboratory Reports
- Customer Inquiries
- OSMT Certification
- CSMLS Certification
- Laboratory Assistant
- Laboratory Technician