MLA (Surg Path) - Temporary Part Time - MET
- Windsor, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for obtaining specimens (i.e. blood, urine, etc.) from inpatients, pre-admission patients, registered hospital outpatients and outpatients associated with other hospital programs as they arrive at the Laboratory Outpatient area, as well as patients in the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre. Responsible for the delivery of specimens to the appropriate area and / or campus for processing. Responsible for routine technical and clerical duties relating to the operations of the Specimen Management area, including data entry into the Laboratory Information System. Under the direction of qualified laboratory personnel, performs laboratory tests within their scope of practice as per Ministry of Health Guidelines. The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for delivery of care consistent with the vision and values of the hospital and the standards of relevant professional organizations. The incumbent must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment.
Qualifications / Education
- Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Technician program from an accredited college - required;
- MLPAO or CSMLS certification preferred;
- Training in blood collecting techniques, familiar with medical terminology;
- Evidence of good interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in a health care setting;
- Ensures the confidentiality of all patient information;
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment;
- General good health and a level of functional ability appropriate to the demands of the position.
- French language skills an asset
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Responsibilities
Collect specimens from patients in hospital, outpatient, pre-admission, and cancer centre settings, and deliver them to the appropriate processing area or campus. Perform routine technical and clerical specimen-management duties, enter data into the Laboratory Information System, and conduct tests within the role’s scope under qualified laboratory personnel.
Requirements
A graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program is required; MLPAO or CSMLS certification is preferred. The role also requires blood collection training, familiarity with medical terminology, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, patient confidentiality, and the functional ability to meet the position’s demands.
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Blood Collection
- Specimen Delivery
- Specimen Management
- Laboratory Information System Data Entry
- Laboratory Testing
- Medical Terminology
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Occupational Health And Safety
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Medical Laboratory Technician Program
- MLPAO Certification
- CSMLS Certification
- Blood Collection
- Specimen Collection
- Specimen Management
- Laboratory Information System
- Data Entry
- Laboratory Testing
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Confidentiality
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Ministry Of Health Guidelines
- Healthcare
- Outpatient Services
- Surgical Pathology