Medical Laboratory Technician (OPSEU LAB) - Hematology

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team in Toronto , ON. This is an important role in patient care and our business. This role will allow you to see the difference that you make in patients’ lives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for carrying out a diverse range of work activities; ensure all duties and responsibilities are prioritized and handled with accuracy and efficiency providing quality results
• Demonstrate knowledge of specimen handling requirements and prioritization of specimens and results, following LifeLabs Procedures
• Data entry of specimens, while triaging testing as appropriate.
• Perform manual and automated testing in accordance with LifeLabs Procedures under the direct supervision of a medical laboratory technologist
• Perform procedures required to address Quality Assurance indicators as defined, consulting with resources where necessary
• Identify incidents and non-conformances; escalate as appropriate
• Conduct and record instrument/equipment maintenance at appropriate, defined intervals
• Prepare and utilize reagents and controls using defined procedures
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information
• Monitor and maintain adequate amounts and proper usage of laboratory supplies
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment
• Ensure bio hazardous and routine garbage is handled in compliance with Environment, Health and Safety procedures
• Work in a manner that protects one’s own health & safety as well as the safety of co-workers and others, and that is consistent with the law and with safe work practices and procedures established by LifeLabs

What you will bring to the role:

• High School diploma
• WHMIS training
• Registered Laboratory Assistant (OSMT) optional
• Previous laboratory experience preferred (Chemistry)
• Laboratory environment: may handle biohazardous materials and chemicals/reagents

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment while adhering to LifeLabs standards of safety, accuracy and efficiency