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) and the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).Qualifications:MLPAO or CSMLS CertificationPrevious Work Experience in a Laboratory an AssetPhlebotomy Experience an AssetCourse in Specimen Preparation and Handling and/or Blood Procurement an AssetTDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods Knowledge an AssetWHMISProficient Keyboarding and Word Processing SkillsAbility to Deal with Public EffectivelyFlexibility in Performing Job DutiesExcellent Communication SkillsAbility to Speak Oji-Cree an AssetCurrent First Aid or CPR an AssetAbility to work in a busy multidiscipline laboratoryJob Duties:Sample preparation for analysis (labeling, accessioning, separation, centrifugation)Cleans and disinfects laboratory work areas and centrifugesMaintains adequate laboratory inventory of suppliesClerical duties, such as filing, statistics, answering phonesPackaging of Specimens for transportFiling of records, retrieval of files, Referral Lab reportsPerform all aspects of blood specimen procurement, including venous and capillary blood samples from adults, children and neonatesSample 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 MLTUrinalysis (excluding microscopic)Recording quality control results for interpretation and approval by an MLTCleans and disinfects laboratory work areas and centrifugesCleans and defrosts laboratory refrigerators and freezersMaintains adequate laboratory inventory of suppliesClerical duties, such as filing, statistics, answering phonesPackaging of Specimens for transportTemperature monitoring of thermally controlled equipment and work areasFiling of records, retrieval of files, Referral Lab reportsOperation of automated instruments after proper functioning has been established by qualified staffSub-culturing of stock culturesSet up of serology tests, e.G., pregnancy test (to be read and interpreted immediately by a MLT)Routine equipment maintenanceOther duties as outlined in the job descriptionMust 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.Salary: $34.12-$36.68. Benefits in accordance with the CUPE Collective AgreementCompetition No. LAB 08-26 Please quote on your application.Closing Date: When filled.Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, we thank all others for their interest. An acceptable criminal reference check and immunization records will be required from the successful candidate. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. SLMHC is an equal prospect employer and a scent-free facility.

📌 Medical Laboratory Technician (12 Month Term) – Lab 08/26 (Canada)
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