Lab Assistant
Dynacare
Brampton, ON-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
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Permanent job
- Published on November 22nd, 2024
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
Description
Position at Dynacare
Job Posting: Lab Assistant
Where YOU work, makes a difference.
Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It’s an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’re evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
Are YOU our next Lab Assistant?
We’re looking for a Lab Assistant to join our Histology team in Brampton, Ontario. As a Lab Assistant you will be responsible for processing of laboratory specimens and/or entering requisitions and/or results accurately and in a timely manner and ensure quality control checks and standards are run as required. Your contributions will make a difference and will greatly impact the downstream solutions and treatment critical to saving someone’s life.
This is a permanent, full-time position working on evening shift - Monday to Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Internal job posting closes at 5:00pm(EST) on November 27,2024.
Why Dynacare is an amazing place for YOU:
- Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities
- Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones
- Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities
- Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program
- Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all
How YOU will make a difference:
- Data enter all patient and test information for MOH and Private client requisitions in an accurate and timely manner
- Verify the completeness of all documentation and file related paperwork
- Handle STAT, verbal, critical and special instructions as required
- Process add-on test requests and subsequent specimen selection
- Process all specimens including receiving, sorting, labeling, separation, and placing in appropriate area
- Follow all guidelines for the handling of infectious material
- Sort and/or label all specimens received matching to the documentation provided
- Prioritize time sensitive specimens
- Separate specimens to correct vials according to barcodes and type of test and ensure to place all specimens in appropriate area for testing and/or shipment to an outside laboratory
- Responsible for reference problem solving any outstanding reference results
- Liaise with various departments for any problems and inquiries
- Responsible for processing all clinical trials as required
- Perform routine pre-analytical equipment maintenance following documented procedures, as required
- Prepare specimens, and documentation and shipping for reference testing
- Ensure type of sample is correct for specified test and sent to correct reference laboratory
- Responsible for follow-up on missing samples, documentation, results, etc.
What YOU bring to the role:
- Laboratory Assistant Program or minimum 1 year equivalent previous experience
- Strong specimen processing knowledge
- MLA Certification preferred
- Excellent data entry skills required (minimum 40 words per minute)
- Ability to handle incoming and outgoing phone calls and respond to changing priorities in a fast paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team centered environment
- Nice to have : Experience with AS400, Experience in Histology
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
- Medical laboratory environment
- Required walking with repetitive motions
- May sit or stand for prolonged period of time with extensive computer use
- Required to lift a maximum of 30 pounds as required
- Exposed to bio hazardous substances, temperature differences and noise variances
Passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care? Please apply today and let us open the door to your extended career journey.
Dynacare has been a “Top Employer” for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we’re proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care - we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.
Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees.
In accordance with provincial legislation and our Accommodation Policy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.
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