Medical Laboratory Technician Full Time Term (6 Months) (LAB 08/23)

Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Laboratory Technician must be knowledgeable in the theory, technique and clinical application of the various procedures performed and must be skilled in the performance of those procedures.  The Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician must conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with the Standards of Practice as described within the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO).

Qualifications:   

MLPAO Diploma
Previous Work Experience in a Laboratory an Asset
Phlebotomy Experience an Asset
Course in Specimen Preparation and Handling and/or Blood Procurement an Asset
TDG – Transportation of Dangerous Goods Knowledge an Asset
WHMIS
Proficient Keyboarding and Word Processing Skills
Ability to Deal with Public Effectively
Flexibility in Performing Job Duties
Excellent Communication Skills
Ability to Speak Oji-Cree an Asset
Current First Aid or CPR an Asset
Ability to work in a busy multidiscipline laboratory

Job Duties:

Sample preparation for analysis (labeling, accessioning, separation, centrifugation).
Cleans and disinfects laboratory work areas and centrifuges.
Maintains adequate laboratory inventory of supplies.
Clerical duties, such as filing, statistics, answering phones.
Packaging of Specimens for transport
Filing of records, retrieval of files, Referral Lab reports.
Perform all aspects of blood specimen procurement, including venous and capillary blood samples from adults, children and neonates
Sample preparation for analysis (labeling, accessioning, separation, centrifugation)
Planting and streaking of microbiology specimens and controls, including set up of anaerobic and CO2 jars, for reading by an MLT
Urinalysis (excluding microscopic)
Recording quality control results for interpretation and approval by an MLT.
Cleans and disinfects laboratory work areas and centrifuges.
Cleans and defrosts laboratory refrigerators and freezers.
Maintains adequate laboratory inventory of supplies
Clerical duties, such as filing, statistics, answering phones
Packaging of Specimens for transport
Temperature monitoring of thermally controlled equipment and work areas
Filing of records, retrieval of files, Referral Lab reports
Operation of automated instruments after proper functioning has been established by qualified staff
Sub-culturing of stock cultures
Set up of serology tests, e.g., pregnancy test (to be read and interpreted immediately by an MLT)
Routine equipment maintenance
Other duties as outlined in the job description
Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary