Your Opportunity:
The town of Stettler is located 80 km east of Red Deer, and 97 km north of Drumheller. The Stettler Hospital and Care Centre, with 34 acute care and 50 long term care beds, provides service to the residents of Stettler and surrounding area. It is the only laboratory collection site for community patients in Stettler. Our site is a busy and dynamic work environment for those who enjoy challenging their skills as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. This is a multi-site position that rotates shifts to the Bashaw Community Health Centre located approximately 50 km north of Stettler.
Description:
As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Recent, relevant experience performing procedures in a core laboratory. Laboratory experience includes phlebotomy, specimen collection, preparation and referral. Cardiology training and experience including ECG's and Holter Monitors. Demonstrated initiative, good judgment, and attention to detail essential. Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations prioritizing workload, demonstrating tact and courtesy in dealing with patients, staff, and physicians required. Practices effective infection control, and safety techniques as applicable. Proficient computer skills. Ability to interpret, explain and apply applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures, and maintain patient confidentiality. Mobile blood collections will be required. An excellent attendance record, reliability and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment references.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years' experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Familiar with Clinitek Advantus. Experience with Muse and Cardioday. Recent and relevant experience with Epic Beaker, spectre, MCIS and Qme day. Ability to communicate effectively in English. Good organizational skills and ability to assume responsibility. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and promote teamwork. Receptive to new ideas and change. •TDG certificate, WHMIS Training
