Laboratory Assistant - Histology

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Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It’s an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’re evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

We’re looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join our Histology team. As a Laboratory Assistant you will be responsible for processing of laboratory specimens and/or entering requisitions and/or results accurately and in a timely manner and ensure quality control checks and standards are run as required. Your contributions will make a difference and will greatly impact the downstream solutions and treatment critical to saving someone’s life.

Status:
Permanent Full Time

Vacancy Type:
Existing

Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

Discipline:
Histology

Work Style:
Onsite

Location:

115 Midair Court, Brampton, ON

Internal Posting at 5:00 p.m.(EST)

• Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities
• Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones
• Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities
• Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program
• Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all

• Data enter all patient and test information for MOH and Private client requisitions in an accurate and timely manner
• Verify the completeness of all documentation and file related paperwork
• Handle STAT, verbal, critical and special instructions as required
• Process add-on test requests and subsequent specimen selection
• Process all specimens including receiving, sorting, labeling, separation, and placing in appropriate area
• Follow all guidelines for the handling of infectious material
• Sort and/or label all specimens received matching to the documentation provided
• Prioritize time sensitive specimens
• Separate specimens to correct vials according to barcodes and type of test and ensure to place all specimens in appropriate area for testing and/or shipment to an outside laboratory
• Responsible for reference problem solving any outstanding reference results
• Liaise with various departments for any problems and inquiries
• Responsible for processing all clinical trials as required
• Perform routine pre-analytical equipment maintenance following documented procedures, as required
• Prepare specimens, and documentation and shipping for reference testing
• Ensure type of sample is correct for specified test and sent to correct reference laboratory
• Responsible for follow-up on missing samples, documentation, results, etc.

• Laboratory Assistant Program or minimum 1 year equivalent previous experience
• Strong specimen processing knowledge
• MLA Certification preferred
• Excellent data entry skills required (minimum 40 words per minute)
• Ability to handle incoming and outgoing phone calls and respond to changing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team centered environment
• Nice to have :
  Experience with AS400, Experience in Histology

• Normal office environment
• Medical laboratory environment
• Required walking with repetitive motions
• May sit or…