At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform venipuncture and ECGs, manage specimens, and ensure patient care.
- Company: Odette Cancer Centre, a leading healthcare facility focused on patient-centred care.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment with opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a difference in patients' lives while developing essential skills in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Completion of Medical Laboratory Assistant program with phlebotomy; OSMT certification required.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 $ per year.
- Summary of Duties
- Performs venipuncture on inpatients and outpatients
- Performs ECGs on inpatients and outpatients
- Provides documentation review for patients requiring service
- Facilitates procurement of miscellaneous specimens
- Arranges for the transport of the specimens to the laboratory
- Maintains required inventory and forms, maintains work areas
- Collects and organizes documents as required
- Provides assistance to address issues with patients, referring offices and internal departments
- Practices in a safe manner, maintains a safe working environment and complies with IP&C practices and provides patient-centred care
- Collects and documents workload statistics and files safety reports as required
- Uses hospital information systems to access procedures
- Participates in CQI initiatives and assists in training of staff
Qualifications/Skills
- Successful completion of a Community College program for Medical Laboratory Assistants (must include Phlebotomy)
- OSMT certification required
- CSMLS MLA certification an asset
- Minimum one (1) year recent experience in venipuncture required
- Hospital venipuncture experience will be an asset
- Working knowledge of computers for requisition entry
- Detail oriented and able to follow departmental procedures
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and adjust to varying work assignments as needed, or independently, as required
- Ability to work safely and accurately, follow directives from assigned Team Leader, and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Demonstrated satisfactory work performance, punctuality and attendance records
- Demonstrated good communication skills and interpersonal skills
Phlebotomy Technician in Toronto employer: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is an exceptional employer that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and professional growth within the healthcare sector. As a fully affiliated institution with the University of Toronto, it offers unique opportunities for leadership in pharmacy operations while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages education, research, and impactful patient care, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in pharmacy.
Contact Details:
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Recruitment Team
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