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Laboratory Assistant

In-person
$21.14 - $24.76 / hour
Temporary
Entry Level

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Assistant
Temporary Call-In
Location: St. Anthony, Roddickton, Forteau
& Flower's Cove

The primary purposes of this position are to provide client/patient registration for blood samples and laboratory specimens, order laboratory tests in Laboratory Information System, send out and receive blood samples and laboratory specimens, assist with autopsies, stock and clean the morgue and grossing areas, and to collect blood samples in the Laboratory, and on the wards and other nursing units in CCMH, and John M Gray as required. Relief coverage also is required with this position for the Roddickton, Forteau and Flower's Cove Health Centres performing Medical Laboratory Assistant duties at these sites. This position reports to the Lead Laboratory Technologist III.

Qualifications:
" Graduation from a High School or equivalent;
" Successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Assistant one year training program;
" Must successfully pass the Medical Laboratory Assistant registration exams with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science, (CSLMS) at the end of the recognized training program and maintain current membership with CSLMS;
" Experience with Meditech would be an asset;
" Must have Basic CPR;
" Must have good communication, and interpersonal skills, and be able to answer questions from staff, and other stakeholders concerning procedures and processes in the Laboratory Department;
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties (Include but not limited to):
" Responsible for registration and test ordering of inpatient, outpatient and referred-in specimens from other clinics;
" Responsible for assisting Pathologist with autopsies;
" Responsible for stocking and making sure the morgue is cleaned and set up at all times. Reports equipment problems or supplies issues for the morgue to the Lead Histology Technologist IV in St Anthony;
" Ensuring that they personally perform and meet all the requirements for Laboratory accreditation as recommended by Accreditation Canada, and the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare, IQMH, and that they maintain these standards at all times when they are working in the Laboratory Department;
" Collects inpatient and outpatient blood samples and receives and distributes other biological samples daily;
" Instruct patients in the various collection procedures for biological samples and the fasting requirements for various laboratory test procedures;
" Responsible for the packing, sorting, sending and recording of specimens to referral centers;
" Responsible for obtaining weekly supplies;
" Responsible for filling orders received from the other clinics;
" Plate out microbiology specimens when required;
" Conducting audits on referred out specimens;
" Cleaning glassware;
" Protects the confidentiality of patient information and abides by the rules and regulations of the Labrador Grenfell Health Region, which are reflected in its philosophy, policies and procedures;
" Safety is a priority for Labrador Grenfell Health. All staff (and volunteers) must/are responsible to ensure that safety for patients/residents/clients, coworkers and themselves is paramount in the workplace;
" Perform other related duties as required.

Salary:

LX-19 of the NAPE-LX salary scales $21.14 to $24.76 per hour.

Hours of Work:

" Hours will be on a call in basis. (Variable Shifts).

Labrador-Grenfell Health Values Diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2020000033S

Competition Number: 2020000033
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

About NL Health Services

About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

  • We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
  • Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
  • Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
  • Financial incentives and relocation support.
  • Student placements and clinical residencies.
  • Remote work options available.
  • Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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