DynaLIFE Hiring For Laboratory Assistant II at Strathmore, AB Full Time

Major Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide input to direct supervisor regarding staffing needs, product requirements, service changes due to workload and computer/LIS issues
• Coordinate staff to ensure workload is managed efficiently with a goal to keeping community patient wait times at or below defined acceptable limits and sample turnaround times for collections within the facility and offsite.
• Monitor Community STAT TAT’s to ensure they are completed within acceptable timeframe and then fax results to appropriate location.
• Identifies problems arising in the section. Initiates problem solving as required.
• Monitors and coaches staff
• Assists direct supervisor in disseminating information on changes to policy, procedure and equipment
• Other supervisory duties as delegated
• Contributes to the development and update of lab procedures.
• Coordinates and participates in training new staff, students and other clinical staff as required.
• Perform venipuncture, ECG’s and Holter monitors on inpatients, registered outpatients and community patients.

Required Skills

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and effective communication skills.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change

Required Experience

• Recent Venipuncture experience is required
• Three years of recent and related experience as a Laboratory Assistant is required
• Supervisory experience within the Patient Service Centres is an asset
• Experience performing urinalysis is an asset

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory drivers abstract

• Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate, including training in urinalysis, is required
• Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta is an asset

Other Information

• Applicant(s) hired into this position will be required to provide a 5 year Driver’s Abstract as a condition of employment.
• As workload demands and operational requirements shift, the location, dates and/or hours of work may be changed
• The current shift indicated is subject to change due to operational requirements
• DynaLIFE is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment life cycle. We ask that all job applicants please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the recruitment process.
• All persons newly hired to DynaLIFEDx must show their confirmation of SIN letter/SIN card and government issued photo ID to Human Resources prior to commencing work.
• All persons hired to DynaLIFEDx must be authorized to work in Canada for any employer.
• Individuals hired into all positions must provide verification of their highest level of education.
• A security clearance will be required for employees newly hired to DynaLIFEDx.
• A security clearance with vulnerable sector completed may be required for employees newly hired to DynaLIFEDx