DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Aids Technical Specialist, Technologist, Operations Leader and/or Biochemists to perform tasks
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Willing to work within and outside the laboratory to support POC and nursing requests
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Provide support for the validation, implementation, operation and maintenance of the chemistry instrumentation
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Specimen loading and unloading and organization of patient specimens
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Tabulate, enter data, and prepare reports
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Experience with collection of patient specimens using methods such as macroduct (for sweat chloride testing), phlebotomy, capillary etc. is an asset
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Registers specimens and verifies for entry into the LIS system.
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Enters data for bar code generation.
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Performs pre-analytical procedures (e.g., centrifugation, aliquot, grind renal stones, prepare solutions, etc.)
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Sorts, allocates and delivers specimens to work stations, and loads onto instruments as appropriate.
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Receives, unpacks, sorts and manual storage of specimens and reagents.
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Prepares specimens for send-out to external clients.
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Participates in performing basic QC and inventory management
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Printing and distribution of laboratory reports.
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Responds to all customer telephone inquiries.
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Rotates through different work areas as required.
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Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Successful completion of a recognized Laboratory Assistant/Technician Program or equivalent experience required.
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OSMT/MLPAO or CSMLS certification required.
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Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification an asset.
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Must demonstrate ability to work independently and as a team to prioritize workload in a fast paced environment.
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Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills to answer questions from external clients or clinicians.
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Must be able to work cooperatively and constructively with other team members.
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Experience with Excel worksheets and data entry
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Computer and software experience/skills
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Must understand and be committed to the mission and values of St Michael's Hospital
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Must be punctual and have an excellent attendance record.
HOURS OF WORK: Shifts for this position will be scheduled to work rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights) weekends and statutory holidays as required.
