Every specimen matters because every patient matters.
As a Laboratory Assistant in Newfoundland and Labrador, you'll play an essential role in patient care by collecting and preparing specimens that support accurate, timely diagnoses.
Job Summary
- The primary purpose of this position is to provide client/patient registration for blood samples and laboratory specimens;
- Order laboratory tests;
- Sorting, recording, centrifuging and preparing specimens for analysis;
- Delivering specimens to the laboratory; packaging and sending of specimens to outside laboratories;
- Receiving of samples from outside sites; and performing a variety of routine, automated and manual tests.
Job Qualifications
- Successful Completion of the Medical Laboratory Assistant Course from a recognized training program.
- Training or experience in basic laboratory techniques.
- Current and continuing certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) as a Medical Laboratory Assistant is required.
- The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Pay Range and Compensation Package
LX-19 (CAD22.66 - CAD26.54 per hour)
Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
- Occasionally lifts or moves supplies generally not weighing more than 25 lbs
- and occasional carrying, pushing/pulling and lifting between 25-50 lbs.
- Constantly stands, walks and bends or stretches into awkward positions when performing specimen collection procedures with patients.
- Constantly there is a requirement for fine finger and precision work when using needles to extract specimens, and when palpating for veins, when entering data into the computer, and preparing specimen labels.
Laboratory Assistant employer: NL Health Services
At Corner Brook Community Health Centre, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the well-being and professional growth of our team members. Our flexible work environment fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients facing addiction challenges. With access to ongoing training and support, as well as a strong commitment to community engagement, you'll find a rewarding career path in a location that prioritizes mental health and recovery.
