Medical Lab Assistant, Microbiology

Accountabilities:

Receives and unpacks specimens delivered by pneumatic tube system courier hospital staff (and outpatients if required)

Registers patient information in computer as needed; accessions specimens; labels numbers and aliquots specimens as required

Uses positive patient identification to ensure that all requisitions specimens sample aliquots are traceable

Applies specimen acceptance and rejection criteria as per established laboratory policies

Enters add-on test requests in computer; retrieves specimens for further testing as required

Answers phone inquiries and provides customer service to resolve issues

Faxes reports according to protocol

Prepares and ships samples to referral laboratories (includes documentation labelling and packaging) in shipping containers at suitable conditions to maintain specimen integrity

Proper storage and discarding of specimens in accordance with retention policies and biohazard waste protocols

Reagent/stain preparation reconstitution and filtering according to procedures

Familiar with COVID-19 sample preparation including extraction

Ability to run maintain and troubleshoot COVID-19 specific equipment

Performs quality control testing as required

Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment including properly functioning quality controlled automated analyzers as applicable

Reviews outstanding specimen reports (pending lists) and investigates outliers

Transcription of results from worksheets/reports into computer for final verification by MLT

Performs temperature monitoring of refrigerators freezers and incubators

Maintains knowledge of current policies and procedures in their assigned work area completes action items reads work-related emails attends staff meetings stays informed etc.

Understands and actively participates in maintaining the laboratory quality management system

Participates in detecting reporting correcting and preventing unexpected occurrences identifies opportunities for improvement

Completes occurrence reports (DATIX) applies relevant markers and canned text comments

Maintains confidentiality in accordance with Osler policy

Washes glassware performs general laboratory housekeeping disinfects benches and equipment

Biohazard waste containment packaging and storage for pick-up

Receipt of inventory and applies acceptance criteria; records and reports unacceptability

Monitors and maintains inventory

Participates in continuing education activities

Other duties as assigned according to training and scope of practice

May be required to cross-train into other lab areas based on operational need

May be required to attend hospital during off hours to attend to emergency situations

Qualifications :

Successful completion of an Ontario secondary school diploma

Graduate of an accredited medical laboratory assistant/technician program

Current certification and registration with OSMT CSMLS and/or CMLTO voluntary roster

Minimum two years experience in microbiology preferred

Recent experience working and/or clinical placement in a hospital laboratory receiving area required

Knowledge of Meditech Paradigm and Microsoft Office programs would be an asset

Excellent organization and communication skills

Proven ability to be a team player

Strong multi-tasking and problem solving skills

Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of productivity competence and professionalism

Must demonstrate Oslers Values of Respect Excellence Service Compassion Innovation and Collaboration

Excellent attendance punctuality and work record

Required to travel between and work at all Osler sites

Transport of Dangerous Goods knowledge and training

Additional Information :

Hours: Currently Days/Evenings/Nights including weekends and statutory holidays

(subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

SALARY:

Minimum: $31.13 per hour

Maximum: $37.05 per hour

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract