Alberta Precision Labs
Location
Edmonton, AB | Canada
Job description
The successful candidate will provide support to the laboratory by collecting and processing quality specimens for analysis using Connect Care. Under the direct supervision of a Medical Laboratory Assistant II, the primary responsibilities include collection of blood specimens from adults and children using macro and micro phlebotomy techniques, sorting and matching specimens to requisitions, reviewing orders in Connect Care, troubleshooting problem specimens and reception duties. Candidate will also assist other departments and may have a rotation in Outpatient Laboratory and Specimen Control. Additional duties performed in those areas include but not limited to receiving, accessioning and distributing patient specimens to testing areas and referred out testing.
As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:A Grade 12 high school diploma is required. Phlebotomy experience is required. Successful demonstration of laboratory skills is required. Working within a team environment, good interpersonal skills, effective time management and the ability to set priorities are necessary. The successful candidate must be adaptable and flexible within an environment of change and interruptions. The candidate selected will have the ability to listen, comprehend and orally respond to or relay information, directions or questions in person, over the phone, or in writing in an accurate, clear and concise manner. The successful candidate must represent Alberta Precision Laboratories in a respectful, professional and courteous manner.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent phlebotomy experience within the last 6 months. Knowledge and training in EPIC-Beaker. Recent experience in using Rover within the last 6 months.
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.
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