Medical Lab Assistant - TPT - Jobs in Brampton, ON

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Job Posting DetailsWilliam Osler Health System (Osler) is a multi-site hospital system serving 1.3 million people in one of the fastest-growing and most culturally-diverse regions in Ontario.With our new 2019-24 Corporate Strategic Plan, Going Beyond for Healthier Communities as our roadmap, we are shifting traditional thinking and re-imagining health care to help people live healthier lives, reduce chronic disease and improve access to care.At Osler, we are committed to providing safe, equitable, high-quality care in a fulfilling work environment that inspires our staff, physicians and volunteers to learn, innovate and grow. We are proud to be recognized, year after year, as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.Here you will work alongside a highly-committed and respected team that understands what it means to go beyond to meet the health care needs of our communities.POSITION: Medical Laboratory Assistant – One (1) Temporary Part TimeDURATION: Approximately 12 months or until the previous incumbent returns.HOURS: Currently Days, Evenings and Nights, including weekends and statutory holidays (Subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)JOB SUMMARY: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 traceableApplies specimen acceptance and rejection criteria as per established Laboratory policiesEnters add-on test requests in computer; retrieves specimens for further testing as requiredAnswers phone inquiries and provides customer service to resolve issuesFaxes reports according to protocolPrepares and ships samples to referral laboratories; includes documentation, labelling, and packaging in shipping containers at suitable conditions to maintain specimen integrityProper storage and discarding of specimens in accordance with retention policies and biohazard waste protocolsReagent/stain preparation, reconstitution, and filtering according to proceduresFamiliar with COVID sample preparation, including extractionAbility to run, maintain and troubleshoot COVID specific equipmentPerforms quality control testing as requiredOperation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including properly functioning quality controlled automated analyzers as applicableReviews outstanding specimen reports (pending lists), and investigates outliersTranscription of results from worksheets / reports into computer for final verification by MLTPerforms 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 e-mails, attends staff meetings, stays informed, etc.Understands and actively participates in maintaining the Laboratory Quality Management SystemParticipates in detecting, reporting, correcting and preventing unexpected occurrences, identifies opportunities for improvement.Completes occurrence reports (DATIX), applies relevant markers and canned text commentsMaintains confidentiality in accordance with Osler policyWashes glassware, performs general laboratory housekeeping, disinfects benches and equipmentBiohazard waste containment, packaging and storage for pick-up.Receipt of inventory and applies acceptance criteria; records and reports unacceptabilityMonitors and maintains inventoryParticipates in continuing education activitiesOther duties as assigned according to training and scope of practiceMay be required to cross-train into other Lab areas based on operational needMay be required to attend hospital during off hours to attend to emergency situations.QUALIFICATIONS:Successful completion of an Ontario Secondary School Graduation DiplomaGraduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician ProgramCurrent certification and registration with OSMT and/or CSMLS and/or CMLTO voluntary rosterMinimum 2 years’ experience in microbiology preferredRecent experience working and/or clinical placement in a hospital laboratory receiving area requiredKnowledge of Meditech, Paradigm and Microsoft Office programs would be an assetExcellent organization and communication skillsProven ability to be a team playerStrong multi-tasking and problem solving skillsDemonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of productivity, competence and professionalismExcellent attendance, punctuality and work recordRequired to travel between and work at all hospital sitesTransport of Dangerous Goods knowledge and trainingOsler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. (AODA). If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.#LI-AF1