Laboratory Technician - Part-Time

Schedule : Part-Time position

Our team and what we’ll accomplish together

TELUS Health Care Centres is an exciting place to be! We are a national network of renowned medical professionals dedicated to identifying health risks, inspiring positive lifestyle choices and improving patient outcomes. We have one of the largest networks of Care Centres in Canada.

Our commitment: Better healthcare options for everyone. We are leveraging the power of technology to provide Canadians with better health outcomes. Connecting health teams, streamlining workflows, and empowering patients to manage their health are just some of the ways our digital solutions promote collaboration and efficiency.

The Lab Technician/Medical Office Assistant conducts specified testing with clients and provides support to patients, physicians and administrative staff as required.

Responsibilities

• Collecting laboratory specimens and/or packaging samples for pick up by lab courier
• Completion of blood draws
• Completion of urine dipsticks
• Preparing FIT tests for pick up
• Preparing Pap smears for pick up
• Completion of DOT & Non-DOT drug testing, as well as all related paperwork
• Conducting vision, hearing and spirometry testing
• Performing resting ECGs
• Coordinating external referrals and communicating with other physicians’ offices
• Supporting physicians as required
• Ensuring examination rooms and change rooms are tidy and fully stocked with medical supplies and toiletries
• Preparing client files ahead of appointments
• Checking clients in and out of clinic, and collecting payments
• Supporting the front desk in between lab draws to provide break coverage
• Ordering medical supplies for the clinic
• Other administrative duties, as required

Qualifications

Required Knowledge

• Post-secondary diploma in medical lab technologies
• Minimum of one year previous and relevant experience preferred
• Experience performing resting ECGs an asset
• Experience and certified with vaccine handling and administration as per Ontario Health guidelines
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision while delivering the highest level of patient care
• Professionalism, respect for confidentiality and commitment to a superior level of customer satisfaction
• Experience and interest in preventative health and education with desire for growth
• Self-starter who is efficient and demonstrates a high level of attention to detail, accountability and sound judgment
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Works well under pressure and demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing time sensitive tasks
• Demonstrates effective organizational, multitasking and problem solving abilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)