Lab Assistant, Core Lab - Specimen Management

This is a temporary part-time position up to approximately six (6) months

The Lab Assistant is responsible for performing pre-analytical functions such as specimen collection, handling, accessioning and processing; preparing reagents, chemicals, slides for use in testing and analysis. The Technician III performs tests that do not require independent judgement, i.e., automated urine dipsticks. The incumbent assists in maintaining equipment, temperature logs, inventory control, ordering/storing supplies, and other clerical functions. These duties will be undertaken in accordance with the technician's level of training and the policies of Mount Sinai Hospital.

In This Role You Will

• Accession specimens into the Lab Information System. Label specimens, containers, requisitions, tissue cassettes
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection according to established SOP
• Perform those tests or procedures not requiring independent judgement, i.e. automated urine dipsticks, weighing and aliquoting of 24 hour urines, DNA/RNA extractions
• Centrifuge, aliquot and distribute specimens to testing areas
• Operate and maintain selected equipment after training
• Load/unload blood, urine, tissues, slides, etc. onto/from automated equipment, tissue/slide processors, stainers, coverslippers, robotic handlers, etc. following instructions and abiding by established policies and procedures
• Clean and maintain equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures; complete maintenance logs requiring documentation
• Prepare 24 hour urine containers, formalin containers, organic solvents containers, cytolyte tubes, etc.
• Package referred out specimens/unpackage referred in specimens
• Stores/disposes specimens according to established SOP’s
• Safely dispose of chemical and biomedical wastes, sharps containers, etc.
• Adhere to all safety practices when handling specimens and chemicals.
• Assist in inventory control, ordering supplies, rotate supplies with short expiry to minimize wastage
• Pick up/deliver specimens as required
• Perform tasks with a focus on accuracy and quality
• Document and report unusual incidents, pre-analytical errors, safety hazards, to appropriate person(s) and assist in identifying root cause(s) and implement corrective action(s).
• Any clerical functions within the laboratory as required
• Participate in on-call off shifts as required
• Other duties as assigned by Manager
  
  

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Graduate from a recognized community college for Medical Lab Technician/Assistant or equivalent
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Assistant (OSMT) or equivalent
  
  

Preferred

• 2 years recent / relevant experience within the last 5 years is preferred
  
  

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Lab Information System (LIS)
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, multi task, and meet expectations
• Good interpersonal skills and work habits
• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and attendance record
• In accordance with accreditation standards, employment is conditional upon demonstrating proof of visual colour discrimination ability pertinent to the essential duties of the job
  
  

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within pathology and laboratory medicine, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.