Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy Services - Regular Full-Time 2026-19185 (2026-19185)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
- Performs venipuncture on inpatients and outpatients
- Performs ECGs on inpatients and outpatients
- Provides documentation review for patients requiring service
- Facilitates procurement of miscellaneous specimens
- Arranges for the transport of the specimens to the laboratory
- Maintains required inventory and forms, maintains work areas
- Collects and organizes documents as required
- Provides assistance to address issues with patients, referring offices and internal departments
- Practices in a safe manner, maintains a safe working environment and complies with IP&C
- Practices and provides patient-centred care
- Collects and documents workload statistics and files safety reports as required
- Uses hospital information systems to access procedures
- Participates in CQI initiatives and assists in training of staff
- Successful completion of a Community College program for Medical Laboratory Assistants (must include Phlebotomy and ECG)
- MLPAO (previously known as OSMT) certification required
- CSMLS MLA certification an asset
- Minimum one (1) year recent experience in venipuncture required
- Hospital venipuncture experience will be an asset
- Working knowledge of computers for requisition entry; experience with Sunquest Laboratory
- Information System will be an asset
- Experience with electronic Positive Patient Identification (ePPID) such as Sunquest Collection
- Manager (CLM) will be an asset
- Detail oriented and able to follow departmental procedures
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and adjust to varying work assignments as needed, or independently, as required
- Ability to work safely and accurately, follow directives from assigned Team Leader, and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Demonstrated satisfactory work performance, punctuality and attendance records
- Demonstrated good communication skills and interpersonal skills
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Responsibilities
Perform venipuncture and ECGs for inpatients and outpatients, review patient documentation, collect and arrange transport of specimens, and maintain supplies and work areas. Provide patient-centred support, document workload and safety information, use hospital information systems, and contribute to quality improvement and staff training.
Requirements
Completion of a community college Medical Laboratory Assistant program that includes phlebotomy and ECG, along with MLPAO certification, is required; CSMLS MLA certification is an asset. At least one year of recent venipuncture experience is required, with strong attention to detail, computer skills, safe and accurate work practices, and effective communication; hospital experience and familiarity with Sunquest systems are assets.
Skills
- Venipuncture
- ECG Testing
- Specimen Collection
- Specimen Transport
- Patient Documentation Review
- Patient-Centred Care
- Infection Prevention And Control
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Sunquest
- Inventory Management
- Workload Documentation
- Safety Reporting
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Attention To Detail
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- ECG
- Medical Laboratory Assistant
- MLPAO Certification
- CSMLS MLA Certification
- Specimen Collection
- Specimen Transport
- Patient Documentation
- Patient-Centred Care
- Infection Prevention And Control
- Sunquest Collection Manager
- Requisition Entry
- Inventory Management
- Workload Statistics
- Safety Reporting
- Hospital Information Systems
- Teamwork
- Communication