TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Location

Saskatoon, SK | Canada

Job description

Wage/Salary Info:

Pay Band 2 $22.201 to $26.109 (5 step range)

Application Information

Employer Name:
SASKATCHEWAN CANCER AGENCY

Employer Address:
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4101 DEWDNEY AVE
REGINA,SK
CANADA
S4T7T1

Contact Name:
Human Resources

Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00752086
Facility: POPULATION HEALTH, QUALITY AND RESEARCH
Job Description: Technical Assistant is responsible for pre-analytical functions including specimen procurement, pre-analytical specimen handling and distribution and for entering necessary data into the Laboratory Information System. The Technical Assistant will also perform physical measurements for participants.

Required Qualifications

Grade 12
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Applied certificate
Experience
Experience in biological or medical laboratory is an asset
Experience with data collection and database management is an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to effectively communicate factual information both orally and in writing.
Ability to follow detailed protocols with minimal supervision
Ability to make decisions in accordance with agency policies and procedures and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Ability to perform Phlebotomy with a less than six percent miss rate.
Ability to safeguard confidentiality
Ability to work independently
Accuracy of fine motor movements for typing/data entry is required.
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs especially Excel
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Human relations skills required to empathize with complaints and/or concerns and establish rapport with patients, the public and other staff.
Intermedium general computer skills and abilities to learn using new software
Knowledge in blood composition and characteristics
Knowledge in laboratory health and safety
Knowledge of biological waste products and specimen and chemical disposal.
Knowledge of culturally responsive care for Fi
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