Laboratory Technician

Description

Status: Full Time Temp - 12 months (Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm)
Location: Downtown Vancouver (in-clinic position)
 
Who is TELUS Health?
 
TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health.
 
Simply put, our team members across the country are united by their commitment to continuously innovating to make healthcare more accessible and deliver improved health experiences for everyone.
 
Do you share our passion?
 
Let’s create a healthier future, together.
 
Our team and what we’ll accomplish together
 
We are looking for enthusiastic, customer service minded individuals who want to work in a collaborative, friendly and supportive environment. Join our team and help us shape the future of how Canadians engage with the healthcare ecosystem.
 
What you’ll do:
 
As part of the team, you'll be a key contact person for clients, physicians, staff, suppliers and guests, this team member is the voice and face of the company in many instances.
 
You'll be responsible for all areas related to Laboratory:
 

• Performs tests and diagnostic examinations on patients including but not limited to tonometry, audiograms, visual acuity, phlebotomy, urine collection, resting ECG’s and spirometry-based pulmonary tests, facilitates Holter Monitoring and 24hr Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring 


• Processing and accessioning; shipping and analysis of samples


• Conducts height & weight checks


• Maintains all diagnostic equipment and liaise with medical equipment suppliers as required, and notifies manager when equipment needs to be serviced or replaced


• Documents diagnostic results in the chart and enters results manually as required


• Maintains supply of sterile instruments for use in procedures by monitoring use and cleaning, packing and autoclaving as needed


• Researches and source supplies required by the clinic staff; orders medical supplies for the procedure room, orders vaccines


• Access and manage the QA of lab processes


• Interacts with testing laboratories as required


• Collaborates with clinic staff – both clinicians and administrative


• Ensures in the booking of appointments that proper balance is maintained between client preferences and efficiency of the operation


• Applies the TELUS Health Care Centre’s systems and processes for patient follow up and relationship building


• Provides support to other staff as assigned

Qualifications

What you bring:
 

• Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification


• Minimum 2 years of practical work experience in phlebotomy and performing ECG’s


• Basic knowledge of desktop computer systems and Microsoft Office


• Exceptional organizational and customer service skills


• CPR Certification


• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate preferred

 
By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.

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