Laboratory assistant
Eastern Health’s Laboratory Medicine department based in Clarenville, NL is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Laboratory assistant. Eastern Health’s Laboratory Medicine department conducts diagnostic testing services, including blood tests and pathology examinations. Functioning as a cornerstone of healthcare, it facilitates disease diagnosis and treatment monitoring for patients and healthcare providers within the regional market. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Eastern Health
Department: Laboratory Medicine
Division: Laboratory Services – Pre-post Analysis
Position: Laboratory assistant
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $22.22 – $26.02 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary/Call In
Location: 67 Manitoba Dr, Clarenville, NL A5A 1K2, Canada
Work Location: Clarenville GB Cross Hospital
Competition Number: 2024001819
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Graduation from a recognized program in Phlebotomy or Medical Laboratory Assistant
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should occasionally lift or move supplies generally not weighing in excess of 25 lbs and occasionally carry, push/pull, and lift between 25-50 lbs
- The candidates should constantly stand, walk, and bend or stretch into awkward positions when performing specimen collection procedures with patients
- The candidates should know that there is a constant requirement for fine finger and precision work when using needles to extract specimens, palpating for veins, entering data into the computer, and preparing specimen labels
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have training or experience in basic laboratory techniques
- The candidates should hold current and continuing certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) as a Medical Laboratory Assistant
- The candidates should maintain a satisfactory record of work performance
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to perform a variety of duties associated with laboratory tests and analyses
- The candidates should be able to register and collect bloods (inpatient, outpatient, ER patients, and pediatric) and other specimens from patients
- The candidates should be able to deliver specimens to the laboratory and sort, record, centrifuge, and prepare samples for analysis
- The candidates should be able to package specimens to transport to other testing locations and perform a variety of manual and automated tests
- The candidates should be able to stain and cover-slip slides in various departments and perform dumping of surgical specimens
- The candidates should be able to plate microbiology specimens and perform other lab-related duties
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and competition number) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!