Technician III

Education and Training:

Graduate of a recognized Medical Laboratory Technician/Assistant program or equivalent.
Certification with Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO) or Medical LaboratoryAssistant (MLA) Certification with Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS), or if not certified,proven intent to work towards certification with either CSMLS or MLPAO is required.
Certified to perform phlebotomy as a delegated controlled act.
Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

Experience:

Recent phlebotomy experience preferred.
Recent experience in performing resting ECGs, Rhythm strips, 15 lead.
High level of expertise required in performing the following:
Adult venipunctures
Pediatric venipunctures
Newborn Heel Picks
Finger Picks
Use of Butterflys
Procuring blood samples from hands/feet
Procuring Blood Cultures

Knowledge/ Skills/Ability:

Demonstrated knowledge and principles of Electrocardiograms.
Demonstrated knowledge in the procurement of various types of blood samples.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to communicateeffectively with patients, physicians and other health care professionals.
Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, i.e. Excel, Word and Outlook.
Demonstrated proficiency in data entry and working knowledge of computerized patient information systems(Meditech)
Excellent organizational skills.
Proven ability to work independently and as a team player.

Personal Suitability:

Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
Current WHMIS certification & Mask Fit.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.


HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.